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AK56 CXX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

128,231 mi
Last recorded128,231 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 128,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 116,306 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 109,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 102,646 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 93,546 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 92,612 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 90,789 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 89,254 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 86,652 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 81,895 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,468 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 67,634 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 59,516 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2012 59,516 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2011 48,771 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 40,062 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,227 miles

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

advise rear axle wheels fitted to front axles lock to lock check ok

both front tyre inside tyre wear,distortion in tread advise

covers fitted to vehicle

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 CXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AK56 CXX, 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 AK56 CXX registered?

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

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