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LR56 VKK

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,082 mi
Last recorded112,082 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 112,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 112,009 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 110,803 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 103,259 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 89,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 87,372 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 87,372 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,364 miles

Engine management warning lamp indicating an engine fault.

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

Nearside rear registration plate lamp not working, the bulb needs replacing.

Offside main beam headlamp bulb needs replacing.

Offside rear 1 of 5 wheel bolts missing or broken off and unable to fit another one.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 86,364 miles

Engine management warning lamp indicating an engine fault.

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

Nearside rear registration plate lamp not working, the bulb needs replacing.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside main beam headlamp bulb needs replacing.

Offside rear 1 of 5 wheel bolts missing or broken off and unable to fit another one.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 83,900 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 81,050 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,089 miles

All brake linings getting low.

N/s/f jacking point missing.

Fail 1 Dec 2009 62,389 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 62,389 miles

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

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

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 VKK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LR56 VKK, 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 VKK registered?

LR56 VKK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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