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V6 SSK

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,330 mi
Last recorded57,330 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 SSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 57,330 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 57,132 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 56,699 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 56,699 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 55,965 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 55,965 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 52,832 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 52,698 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 52,698 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 52,390 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 52,379 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 52,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 51,691 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 51,181 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 51,058 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 50,598 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 49,487 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 47,025 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 44,092 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 39,965 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,280 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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V6 SSK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 5,439cc diesel 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 V6 SSK, 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 V6 SSK registered?

V6 SSK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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