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WG56 KSV

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

151,922 mi
Last recorded151,922 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 KSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 151,922 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 144,165 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 137,630 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 133,779 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 129,369 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 129,362 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 127,179 miles

both front brake pipes coroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 125,782 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake Hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules

Undertray slight insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2018 118,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 109,286 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 109,286 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 94,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 79,330 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 72,099 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,675 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 55,188 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 51,861 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 40,547 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 25,637 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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WG56 KSV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WG56 KSV, 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 WG56 KSV registered?

WG56 KSV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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The MOT history for WG56 KSV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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