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DG56 TCX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,005 mi
Last recorded111,005 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 TCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 111,005 miles

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 26 Nov 2024 109,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Under body covers fitted not allowing a full inspection fo the rear brake pipes

Fail 26 Nov 2024 109,313 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Under body covers fitted not allowing a full inspection fo the rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Nov 2023 103,334 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 97,743 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking and perishing on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 97,714 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both main beam headlamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking and perishing on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 92,744 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 91,775 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 89,275 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 89,257 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 82,476 miles

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 13 Oct 2017 75,775 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,093 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 52,877 miles

Offside Front Alloy wheel has been welded

Fail 9 Oct 2015 52,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Alloy wheel has been welded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 44,457 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 43,094 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 39,108 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 33,430 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,136 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 20,099 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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DG56 TCX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DG56 TCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG56 TCX registered?

DG56 TCX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is DG56 TCX safe to buy?

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