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HX56 CTE

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,518 mi
Last recorded70,518 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 CTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 70,518 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 68,265 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 68,264 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 66,287 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 63,868 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 61,655 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 57,503 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 55,080 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 53,161 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 51,666 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 51,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 15 May 2017 50,099 miles

Nearside Front Outer cuts on tyre wall (under 25mm cords showing)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 47,800 miles

under tray cover fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 42,497 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 37,807 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 37,198 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 37,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

osf tyre showing signs of age cracks

Pass 10 Jan 2012 34,304 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,053 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2010 21,259 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 21,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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HX56 CTE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 83,092 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 HX56 CTE, 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 19 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 HX56 CTE registered?

HX56 CTE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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