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HJ56 HXA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Beige Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

157,542 mi
Last recorded157,542 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 HXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 157,542 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 149,827 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 16 Oct 2021 142,184 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2020 131,166 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 122,087 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 114,636 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 108,351 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 101,229 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 92,207 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 83,369 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 25,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 30 Apr 2013 71,029 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 59,037 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,784 miles

Both front tyre inner edges on lips wearing thin.

Fail 6 Apr 2011 44,784 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyre inner edges on lips wearing thin.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,258 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 21,480 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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HJ56 HXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Beige with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HJ56 HXA, 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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HJ56 HXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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