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CX56 FTC

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,353 mi
Last recorded86,353 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 FTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 86,353 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 79,753 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 70,278 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 63,939 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 53,172 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 51,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both sides rear middle exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Jul 2018 48,400 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 45,316 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 42,809 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 40,042 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,831 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 36,831 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,872 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 32,297 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 29,265 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 24,892 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 18,752 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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CX56 FTC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FTC, 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 CX56 FTC registered?

CX56 FTC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is CX56 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX56 FTC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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