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BG56 XVH

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Brown Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

149,851 mi
Last recorded149,851 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 XVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 149,851 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 140,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 127,868 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 123,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 123,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 120,368 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 117,513 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 115,635 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 112,173 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 108,667 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 103,416 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 96,463 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 87,248 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 77,352 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 70,626 miles

Both front O/S N/S tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2011 64,346 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INSIDE

Pass 6 Nov 2010 56,313 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,707 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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BG56 XVH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Brown with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BG56 XVH, 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 BG56 XVH registered?

BG56 XVH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is BG56 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG56 XVH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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