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MF56 VOG

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

185,485 mi
Last recorded185,485 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 VOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 185,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2024 173,156 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 173,154 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 152,804 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 148,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 143,019 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2020 141,489 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 138,511 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 138,511 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 133,423 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 133,423 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 126,966 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint sraight arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 121,110 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 112,674 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 101,239 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 87,867 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 71,201 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 58,849 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,389 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK TOP MOUNT,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

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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MF56 VOG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MF56 VOG, 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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MF56 VOG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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