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RV56 LCG

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,394 mi
Last recorded93,394 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 LCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 93,394 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 89,903 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 84,398 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 76,558 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 70,416 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 70,416 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 67,463 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 67,461 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 65,802 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 60,322 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 57,158 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 51,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advanced wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advanced wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has advanced wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advanced wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 46,895 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 42,238 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 39,263 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 36,705 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 31,617 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 28,527 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,915 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 14,863 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 LCG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV56 LCG registered?

RV56 LCG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is RV56 LCG safe to buy?

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