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WG56 OPY

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

241,087 mi
Last recorded241,087 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 241,087 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 237,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 232,640 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 222,237 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 208,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2020 120,709 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 92,728 miles

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2018 75,957 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 75,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 70,178 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front tyres good worn lower on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2016 66,380 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 59,872 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 53,145 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 46,209 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 32,556 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 28,766 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 23,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Dec 2009 23,054 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OPY 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 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 WG56 OPY, 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 OPY registered?

WG56 OPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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The MOT history for WG56 OPY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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