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RE56 EVT

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

192,397 mi
Last recorded192,397 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 EVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 192,397 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 192,394 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 184,284 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 184,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2024 173,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 166,425 miles

Both rear exhaust tail pipes holed

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 159,602 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 159,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Camber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Engine under tray insecure

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 151,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 145,270 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 145,265 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes to rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Front front brake pads appear to have 6mm approx. on inner

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

oil present around undertrays

Pass 21 Feb 2019 138,215 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe has corrosion on surface (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe has corrosion on surface (1.1.11 (c))

unable to gain visibility to lower portion of rear springs

underside of vehicle is fitted with plastic under trays restricting access to components

Pass 22 Feb 2018 130,178 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres near wear limit

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake discs wearing thin

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 130,178 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake discs worn (3.5.1i)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres near wear limit

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake discs wearing thin

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 119,901 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 106,264 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 93,225 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 82,252 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 82,252 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 71,956 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 71,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F TYRE NEED ATTENTION.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2011 68,260 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 64,794 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 64,793 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive 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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RE56 EVT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver 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 RE56 EVT, 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 RE56 EVT registered?

RE56 EVT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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