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UK55 CLS

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,111 mi
Last recorded36,111 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK55 CLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 36,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear light unit cluster has condensation

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play central contol arm (coffin arm) ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (285/30R19) tyre is also devoid of tread on inside edge almost through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system noisy, benefit of doubt given

Fail 24 Mar 2026 36,101 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (285/30R19) tyre is also devoid of tread on inside edge with cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear light unit cluster has condensation

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play central contol arm (coffin arm) ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (285/30R19) tyre is also devoid of tread on inside edge almost through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system noisy, benefit of doubt given

Pass 1 Apr 2025 32,306 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))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 32,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 28,854 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 23,421 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 22,840 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 21,371 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 20,610 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 19,388 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 18,572 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 17,702 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays obscuring view

front and rear wheel rim protectors slightly distorted

nearside tyre wall slight damage

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2016 16,095 miles

Engine covrers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Rear brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 13,872 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 11,861 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 9,573 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 8,190 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 6,220 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 4,362 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 3,651 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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UK55 CLS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol 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 UK55 CLS, 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 UK55 CLS registered?

UK55 CLS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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