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BN56 PZX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,324 mi
Last recorded121,324 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 PZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 121,324 miles

Dashboard indicates low tyre pressures

Floor / sill covers fitted

Offside Front Slight movement at wheel - possible bearing

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 121,323 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe to near side rear flexi is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm , outer ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe to near side rear flexi is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Dashboard indicates low tyre pressures

Floor / sill covers fitted

Fluid leak, but not excessive Suspect diesel leak at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight movement at wheel - possible bearing

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 110,373 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 109,368 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower ball joint dust cover is split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 109,368 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower ball joint dust cover is split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 105,928 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 104,089 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 102,638 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 101,219 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 100,516 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 99,855 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 99,724 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 89,161 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 76,662 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 74,561 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 74,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2013 74,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,138 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 12 Mar 2011 52,932 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,267 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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BN56 PZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BN56 PZX, 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 BN56 PZX registered?

BN56 PZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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