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LK55 OCC

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,981 mi
Last recorded179,981 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 OCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 179,981 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 175,857 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 157,405 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside spot lamp insecure

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

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

radiator one of the part insecure

Fail 14 Feb 2023 157,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside spot lamp insecure

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

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

engine covers fitted

radiator insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2021 141,019 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 136,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 136,276 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 126,595 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 120,792 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 120,792 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit No tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit No tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 106,667 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 82,286 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 78,804 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 67,051 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 58,453 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,329 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 48,315 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,823 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,788 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,354 miles

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

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

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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LK55 OCC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LK55 OCC, 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 LK55 OCC registered?

LK55 OCC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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