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MK56 SVV

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,412 mi
Last recorded159,412 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 SVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 159,412 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 May 2025 151,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 144,883 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 133,458 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 121,230 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 114,205 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 25 May 2020 100,876 miles
Fail 25 May 2020 100,876 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 97,210 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 97,210 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 25 Jul 2018 92,122 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 85,669 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 85,669 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 79,108 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 72,065 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,216 miles

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 30 May 2013 57,307 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 55,319 miles

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

both front tyres worn inside shoulder

Pass 25 Nov 2011 46,307 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 46,307 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wear on inner shoulder

Pass 18 Nov 2010 32,497 miles

n/s/f tyre wear on shoulders. n/s/r tyre 3mm in centre tread

Pass 24 Nov 2009 24,070 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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MK56 SVV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MK56 SVV, 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 MK56 SVV registered?

MK56 SVV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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