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CX56 BAO

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,054 mi
Last recorded146,054 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 BAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 146,054 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 141,627 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2022 131,075 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 127,287 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 121,625 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 121,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 117,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 115,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2018 115,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2017 100,003 miles

Exhaust rear support brackets broken on nearside and offside.

Fail 24 May 2017 100,003 miles

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

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

Exhaust rear support brackets broken on nearside and offside.

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 88,010 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre at 2mm

Nearside Turn signal lamp cracked

Offside Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Offside Rear Tyre at 2mm

Pass 2 Sep 2014 57,703 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 41,977 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 35,962 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,410 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 30,406 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 25,307 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,389 miles

Both front tyre inner edges wearing off.

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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CX56 BAO 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 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 CX56 BAO, 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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CX56 BAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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