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2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,985 mi
Last recorded86,985 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA55 EUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 86,985 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 83,882 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 79,625 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 75,493 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot ok but outer clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 69,605 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 63,649 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))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 59,233 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 51,252 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 51,217 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 50,163 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 47,712 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 45,002 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 42,204 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 37,605 miles

suspension light on dash

Fail 10 May 2013 37,605 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

suspension light on dash

Pass 11 May 2012 32,987 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 28,333 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 28,333 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 24,986 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 18,770 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 18,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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VA55 EUR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VA55 EUR, 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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VA55 EUR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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