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185 CXM

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,489 mi
Last recorded74,489 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration185 CXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 74,489 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 73,117 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 73,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 71,271 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 69,142 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 67,540 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 65,253 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 63,727 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 61,490 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 56,721 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,744 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 52,228 miles

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 48,927 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 48,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 43,423 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 39,271 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 33,217 miles

Manufactors covers fitted

Wiper Blades Wearing

Pass 4 Nov 2010 28,289 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

suspension in low position and warning lamp on dash but no fouling on lock/lock or when bouncing suspension

Pass 6 Nov 2009 22,245 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inner edges

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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185 CXM 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 185 CXM, 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 185 CXM registered?

185 CXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 November 2006.

Is 185 CXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 185 CXM 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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