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VO56 WBK

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,677 mi
Last recorded128,677 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 WBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 128,677 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 126,736 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 126,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 195,570 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 104,281 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 104,167 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 103,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 103,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 101,641 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Sep 2017 98,583 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 93,755 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 88,493 miles

Brake pedal rubber part worn & starting to split

Pass 24 Jul 2014 83,154 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 77,166 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Pass 12 Sep 2013 77,166 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Pass 14 Aug 2012 73,096 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2011 69,184 miles

Both front tyres worn on sides and close to the limit, wheel alignment will fix this problem

Brake pedal anti slip device worn

Near side rear tyre NAIL

Pass 22 Oct 2010 66,037 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 61,286 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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VO56 WBK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VO56 WBK, 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 VO56 WBK registered?

VO56 WBK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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