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KY56 RSU

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,718 mi
Last recorded114,718 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 RSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 114,718 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 108,242 miles

Offside Front Lower SLIGHT DAM/ ON TOP EDGE OFF BUMPER

Fail 24 May 2025 108,240 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower SLIGHT DAM/ ON TOP EDGE OFF BUMPER

Pass 3 Jun 2024 107,914 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 31 May 2024 107,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 107,534 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 105,994 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 105,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2019 104,455 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 101,934 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 97,915 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2017 97,915 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 91,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic under panels fitted to vehicle obscuring components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 83,499 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 83,499 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 74,703 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 58,220 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 58,215 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 38,743 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 24,584 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 19,313 miles

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

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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KY56 RSU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KY56 RSU, 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.

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What year was KY56 RSU registered?

KY56 RSU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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