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DG56 WXE

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,559 mi
Last recorded117,559 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 117,559 miles

Brake backing plates corroded

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil Leak

Rear tyres perished and cracking on the inner sidewall

Fail 21 Jul 2026 117,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint (Chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake backing plates corroded

Nearside Front 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))

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

Oil Leak

Rear tyres perished and cracking on the inner sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2025 115,203 miles

Engine Covers and or Under Trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Exhaust Heatshields insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil Leak(s)

Fail 1 Aug 2025 115,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine Covers and or Under Trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Exhaust Heatshields insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil Leak(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2024 111,429 miles

advise n/s/r brake disc corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s front brake pipes corroded but not excessive advise to replace

advise slight oil leak at engine

Pass 1 Aug 2023 107,266 miles

advise o/s n/s front brake pipes corroded but not excessive

Pass 3 Aug 2022 100,333 miles

advise o/s n/s front brake pipes been heavily coated with paint

advise unable to properly inspect underside floor etc due to plastic covers covering underside

Pass 11 Aug 2021 93,718 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 88,424 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 77,203 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 68,095 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 61,964 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 55,195 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 55,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 49,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 41,966 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,789 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 28,324 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 20,681 miles

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

Offside Front 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 6 Nov 2009 13,402 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 WXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WXE, 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 DG56 WXE registered?

DG56 WXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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