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EO56 XEK

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

185,261 mi
Last recorded185,261 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 XEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 185,261 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside front inner wings/ chassis areas. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Head lamp washers not working.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Jacking block missing.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall and tread damage. Edge wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 185,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside front inner wings/ chassis areas. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Head lamp washers not working.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Jacking block missing.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall and tread damage. Edge wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 181,097 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Head lamp washers not working.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim area. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage. Edge wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside front inner wings/chassis. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 181,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Head lamp washers not working.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim area. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage. Edge wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake performance low.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside and offside front inner wings/chassis. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 176,541 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight movement in both front hub assemblies. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Head lamp washers not working.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 166,357 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Head lamp washers not working.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside. ()

Wheel bearing has slight play Slight movement in both front hub assemblies. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 163,441 miles

Offside Front Jacking block missing.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside. ()

Slight movement in both front hub assemblies.

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 163,441 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Items hanging from interior mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Jacking block missing.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside. ()

Slight movement in both front hub assemblies.

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 162,489 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both have a lot of play ()

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 162,486 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both have a lot of play ()

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

Pass 3 May 2019 144,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 144,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 118,639 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 30 Apr 2018 118,638 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 15 May 2017 109,535 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 99,887 miles

All four valve stems perished

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and tread areas

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted to vehicle

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 91,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 76,583 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 63,478 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 45,281 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 41,317 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 32,926 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 18,157 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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EO56 XEK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO56 XEK, 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 EO56 XEK registered?

EO56 XEK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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