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WU55 DVM

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,788 mi
Last recorded185,788 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 DVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 185,788 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights slightly dull (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 168,421 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Pressed into hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 148,323 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 148,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 146,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 143,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of front lower ball joint has lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 142,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 136,502 miles

engine warning light on

under body covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2017 132,983 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

engine bay and under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 117,812 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

front disc lipped and scored

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 17 Dec 2015 105,841 miles

AUTO GEARBOX COVERED IN OIL

ENGINE COVER/UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm -OUTER WALL SCRUBBED (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear JACKING BLOCK MISSING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside WIPER BLADE SMEARING THE SCREEN

Fail 9 Dec 2015 105,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ON OUTER WALL + NAIL IN TREAD (4.1.D.1b)

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

AUTO GEARBOX COVERED IN OIL

ENGINE COVER/UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

ITEM PRE TEST

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm -OUTER WALL SCRUBBED (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear JACKING BLOCK MISSING

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint BORDER LINE (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside WIPER BLADE SMEARING THE SCREEN

Pass 11 Dec 2014 93,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEARSIDE REAR JACKING POINT MISSING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle fully paneled underside

Pass 17 Dec 2013 85,162 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,682 miles

offside rear exhaust mount broken but system is still adequatly supported

Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,980 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 71,111 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,235 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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WU55 DVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WU55 DVM, 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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WU55 DVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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