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HN56 LXE

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

287,696 mi
Last recorded287,696 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 LXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 287,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2021 287,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure backing plate loose rubbing discs (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

injector chuff

Pass 16 Jun 2020 282,157 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Hanger Broken Away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight Arm With Shock Attachment - On Limit Now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil Residue Engine Areas

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread On Limit Now (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside Worn Inner Edges and Feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 277,313 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (shock absorber attached) ON LIMIT NOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear centre exhaust section hanger broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre exhaust silencer heat shield deteriorating

exhaust flexible mesh areas deteriorating

oil residue engine and gearbox areas

Pass 26 Apr 2018 270,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres lumpy on the inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2017 267,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 267,710 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 263,212 miles

child seat at the time of test not allowing full inspection of the seat belt

Fail 5 May 2016 263,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat at the time of test not allowing full inspection of the seat belt

Pass 7 May 2015 254,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 246,532 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 246,532 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 239,389 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Apr 2012 211,450 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 211,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 151,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 151,518 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 148,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Apr 2011 148,672 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 21 Apr 2010 86,508 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front and rear discs lipped

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

front number plate starting to fade

near side front bumper scuffed and under tray damages

off side rear hand brake is noisy

under trays and flexi part of exhaust have scuff marks

Pass 21 Apr 2010 86,508 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front and rear discs lipped

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge

front number plate starting to fade

near side front bumper scuffed and under tray damages

off side rear hand brake is noisy

under trays and flexi part of exhaust have scuff marks

Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,602 miles

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

front under tray damaged

near side under tray damaged at jacking points

off side rear under tray damaged at jacking point

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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HN56 LXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HN56 LXE, 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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HN56 LXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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