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RV56 KAK

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

41,985 mi
Last recorded41,985 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 KAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 41,985 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2024 28,545 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 22,480 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 22,202 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 21,804 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 21,804 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed and worn on the inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2020 21,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 21,019 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 20,406 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 19,751 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 19,751 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 18,473 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged/inner tread edge bald

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 17,555 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 16,112 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 14,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall no ply cords exposed, tread worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has cut on tread no ply cords exposed

Pass 29 Aug 2013 14,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall no ply cords exposed, tread worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has cut on tread no ply cords exposed

Pass 29 Aug 2012 12,390 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 10,074 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 10,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 8,274 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 6,840 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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RV56 KAK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RV56 KAK, 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 RV56 KAK registered?

RV56 KAK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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