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KX55 BYS

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

53,783 mi
Last recorded53,783 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 BYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 53,783 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 53,560 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 53,372 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 51,796 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 50,908 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 50,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic covers fitted obscuring testable areas and items

Pass 8 Feb 2019 44,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 43,886 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 41,693 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 39,900 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 38,752 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 38,745 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 37,328 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 34,637 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,078 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 28,635 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 24,059 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 19,132 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
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KX55 BYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 81,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX55 BYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX55 BYS registered?

KX55 BYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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