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CU56 LZC

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,927 mi
Last recorded71,927 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU56 LZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 71,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split in middle (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

belly shields/ under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2025 70,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Under body shields fitted.

Pass 13 Aug 2024 66,422 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Under body shields fitted.

Fail 13 Aug 2024 66,422 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under body shields fitted.

Pass 14 Aug 2023 61,401 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 54,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 52,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 50,788 miles

Non standard wheels fitted

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

o/s mirror glass fading

Fail 25 Aug 2020 50,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 48,946 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 46,551 miles

rear pads wearing low

surface corrosion front subframe,shockers

Pass 7 Jul 2017 44,397 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 41,600 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2015 39,391 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 36,980 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 31,469 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion n/s/rear disc

Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,698 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2012 25,695 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2009 18,385 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Nov 2009 18,385 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CU56 LZC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU56 LZC, 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 CU56 LZC registered?

CU56 LZC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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