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SC55 BVE

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,525 mi
Last recorded149,525 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 BVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 149,525 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

under body tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 1 Sep 2020 143,242 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2019 141,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2018 130,143 miles

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2018 130,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 114,491 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2016 114,013 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 105,354 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 12 Jul 2013 80,240 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN BUT SYSTEM STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

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 22 May 2012 64,471 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 64,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 19 May 2011 52,608 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 35,464 miles

front tyres wearing close to legal limit on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2009 23,366 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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SC55 BVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SC55 BVE, 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 SC55 BVE registered?

SC55 BVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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