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KX56 VPL

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,644 mi
Last recorded144,644 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX56 VPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 144,644 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 143,429 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 140,840 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 140,840 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 137,919 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 133,366 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 133,366 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rubber mounting replaced (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 130,075 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2018 126,175 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 120,095 miles

Under Tray & Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 117,301 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 111,072 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 111,072 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 103,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 100,613 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 96,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 92,559 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2011 92,559 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2011 80,375 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2010 45,241 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,138 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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KX56 VPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KX56 VPL, 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 KX56 VPL registered?

KX56 VPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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