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AK56 CXU

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,900 mi
Last recorded96,900 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 CXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 96,900 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 96,897 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 90,325 miles

Both beam images poor

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 90,320 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both beam images poor

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 86,346 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 86,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 85,530 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 84,862 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 82,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 77,845 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 72,996 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 70,286 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 66,700 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,457 miles

engine cover/under trays fitted

rear tyre ns worn on inner edge aged

rear tyre os aged/perished and has nails in it worn to 2.5mm

Pass 1 Oct 2014 63,437 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE HAS BEEN TAPPED OVER ANOTHER NUMBER PLATE

Fail 26 Sep 2014 63,410 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR NUMBER PLATE HAS BEEN TAPPED OVER ANOTHER NUMBER PLATE

Pass 18 Sep 2013 59,286 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,816 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,105 miles

O/S/F Tyre has a cut on the outter sidewall

Fail 22 Sep 2010 35,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,599 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,521 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 26,521 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE 2MM

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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AK56 CXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AK56 CXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK56 CXU registered?

AK56 CXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is AK56 CXU safe to buy?

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