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ML56 URS

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,903 mi
Last recorded141,903 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 URS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 141,903 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 139,303 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 128,912 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2023 128,912 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2022 124,489 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 121,710 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 120,537 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 116,904 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 116,904 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt the rear arm of 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 114,426 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 114,408 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 111,142 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 105,160 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 100,903 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 96,745 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 88,362 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 79,235 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 73,671 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 72,907 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear wheels fitted to front axle. (marked inside rear axle only)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 71,494 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 71,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Undershield fitted

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

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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ML56 URS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ML56 URS, 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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ML56 URS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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