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CL56 MHL

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,954 mi
Last recorded114,954 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL56 MHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 114,954 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2025 104,830 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 104,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 20 May 2024 97,164 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 91,074 miles

glow plug light

Pass 12 Jul 2021 88,859 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 88,858 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 88,480 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 88,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 85,872 miles

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

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Nov 2017 81,536 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 81,536 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 239 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 77,104 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 77,104 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aeroblade (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 72,587 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 67,725 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 67,725 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 60,764 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 60,764 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Nov 2012 53,835 miles

srs lamp on

Fail 6 Nov 2012 53,835 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

srs lamp on

Fail 6 Nov 2012 53,825 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

front wipers worn

rear brake pads worn

srs light on

Pass 6 Oct 2011 44,552 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 44,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,819 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 28,681 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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CL56 MHL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CL56 MHL, 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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CL56 MHL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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