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CE56 GXW

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 GXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026
Pass 19 Aug 2025
Pass 29 Aug 2024

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 78,183 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 75,638 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 73,880 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 73,880 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 71,576 miles

slight wear in rear brake pads and discs

Pass 4 Jun 2019 67,749 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 63,700 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 61,039 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,700 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint offside & nearside (track control arm) (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 52,810 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,432 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 40,741 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,081 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 36,081 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,030 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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CE56 GXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CE56 GXW, 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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CE56 GXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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