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OV56 WSW

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,680 mi
Last recorded97,680 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 WSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 97,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm b/jnt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 96,499 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 95,058 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 92,907 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 89,907 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 88,259 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 88,200 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 86,361 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 86,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 81,904 miles

Both front tyres 3.5 mm also have minor perishing

Nearside rear tyre 3 mm Offside rear tyre 3.5 mm

Fail 16 Oct 2018 81,904 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Both front tyres 3.5 mm also have minor perishing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre 3 mm Offside rear tyre 3.5 mm

Pass 9 Oct 2017 78,396 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint {rear arm} (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 73,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 67,417 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 67,417 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,873 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 60,873 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,907 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 49,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,043 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 45,080 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2010 41,832 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,025 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 38,025 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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OV56 WSW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 OV56 WSW, 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 OV56 WSW registered?

OV56 WSW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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