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KY56 RVK

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,962 mi
Last recorded121,962 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 RVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 121,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 114,511 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Aug 2024 114,197 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 110,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Injector leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 110,014 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Injector leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 104,387 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 103,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 103,357 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 101,265 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o.s.f and n.s.f tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Under trays fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o.s.r brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o.s.r tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Sill covers fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o.s.r and n.s.r brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 91,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

tyre run flat light on

Fail 14 Sep 2018 91,471 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

tyre run flat light on

Pass 8 Dec 2016 76,006 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 69,396 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 69,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2014 61,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 53,473 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 46,313 miles

full undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 34,076 miles

offside front tyre wearing on in ner plus outer edges and small chunk out of sidewall no cords showing

Pass 7 Dec 2009 25,065 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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KY56 RVK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RVK, 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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KY56 RVK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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