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WL56 GAA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,953 mi
Last recorded76,953 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 GAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 76,953 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 72,479 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 72,463 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 68,127 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 68,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 62,616 miles

Front Tyres Wearing Edges Slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward Joint/Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 57,013 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 57,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 51,890 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 51,890 miles

Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system both front (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 49,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 40,404 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 36,765 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 30,201 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 30,201 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 21,557 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 21,012 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 18,835 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 17,568 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 17,568 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 15,487 miles

Exhausts mounts towards rear have corroded and become detached

Pass 12 Sep 2011 12,959 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 9,583 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 7,161 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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WL56 GAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WL56 GAA, 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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WL56 GAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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