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SB56 KRD

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

57,049 mi
Last recorded57,049 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 KRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 57,049 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 56,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 54,783 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 53,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 51,243 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 49,411 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 47,133 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 47,133 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 44,965 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 42,528 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 41,299 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,587 miles

Small stone chip in centre lower swept area of front screen

Pass 22 Nov 2014 32,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

eml light on

front tyres starting to crack and n/s also worn on outside edge

Pass 23 Nov 2013 28,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and n/s rear tyres starting to crack inbetween treads

Pass 17 Nov 2012 24,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear wheel arch has a dent at lower front

Pass 18 Nov 2011 20,453 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 16,235 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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SB56 KRD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SB56 KRD, 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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SB56 KRD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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