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LR56 VKH

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

93,575 mi
Last recorded93,575 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 VKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 93,575 miles

Brake pipes/Brake hose ferrules/ fuel pipes are corroded

Vehicle structure has corrosion bluid up on the Underbody

Fail 12 Jun 2025 93,575 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake pipes/Brake hose ferrules/ fuel pipes are corroded

Vehicle structure has corrosion bluid up on the Underbody

Pass 18 Jun 2024 92,865 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 92,848 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 92,782 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 90,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 88,173 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 13 May 2022 88,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 14 Jan 2021 81,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edges

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 81,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edges

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 77,791 miles

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

high level stop light not working

Fail 6 Jan 2020 77,767 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 11 Jan 2019 71,983 miles

Nearside mirror poor condition

Fail 3 Jan 2019 71,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2017 67,282 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 21 Dec 2017 67,282 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 64,491 miles

Nearside indicator lens slight damage

Fail 22 Dec 2016 64,468 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside indicator lens slight damage

Pass 21 Dec 2015 60,028 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,184 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 56,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 43,122 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 42,925 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 35,077 miles

Front and rear pads look low

all brake disks corroded and worn

Pass 18 Sep 2010 28,557 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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LR56 VKH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 LR56 VKH, 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 LR56 VKH registered?

LR56 VKH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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