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LD56 VEV

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

71,745 mi
Last recorded71,745 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 VEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 71,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 71,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f lower rear arm ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 70,875 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 70,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 70,109 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 70,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 69,016 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 69,016 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 67,663 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 66,819 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 66,338 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 64,421 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 62,830 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 62,830 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 60,529 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 60,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,480 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 54,437 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 52,032 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 52,032 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,258 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 49,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 47,681 miles

both rear tyres on legal limits

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limits

slight damage to near side front tyre sidewall and close to legal limits

Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,242 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

slight damage near side front inner wheel rim

Pass 6 Oct 2009 29,838 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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LD56 VEV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LD56 VEV, 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 LD56 VEV registered?

LD56 VEV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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