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AY56 HZZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,556 mi
Last recorded117,556 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 HZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 117,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 117,552 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel goes to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear above plastic undertrays (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 114,399 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 114,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder 245/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2024 111,840 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 111,785 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 110,033 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 106,860 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 104,224 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 102,233 miles

over and under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2019 99,870 miles

over and under-trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2019 99,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

over and under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2018 95,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm 245/40/zr18 97y xl (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2017 88,034 miles

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

engine bay covers & under floor covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 84,634 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jan 2015 81,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 79,039 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 79,039 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,210 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 72,694 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 60,744 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 Feb 2010 28,855 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,700 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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AY56 HZZ 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 78.3%.

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 AY56 HZZ, 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 AY56 HZZ registered?

AY56 HZZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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