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HJ56 HXC

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,935 mi
Last recorded74,935 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 HXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 74,935 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 74,916 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 74,219 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 74,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 71,492 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 69,218 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 69,218 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 67,098 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 62,861 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2019 62,861 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 60,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 57,135 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 57,135 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 54,400 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 51,102 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,647 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 43,092 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 37,550 miles

Cannot fully inspect under side of car due to plastic under trays front to back of car

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 27,546 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 18,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HXC, 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 HJ56 HXC registered?

HJ56 HXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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