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HX56 CZG

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,556 mi
Last recorded119,556 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 CZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 119,556 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 112,918 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 107,681 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 107,674 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2022 101,610 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 93,751 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 84,453 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 81,551 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 75,648 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,272 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 68,258 miles

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

offside rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,694 miles

Offside Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 1 Sep 2015 63,694 miles

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

Offside Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 22 Sep 2014 57,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2014 57,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 51,267 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 51,267 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,762 miles

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

front wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,153 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 43,153 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,709 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,056 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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HX56 CZG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HX56 CZG, 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 HX56 CZG registered?

HX56 CZG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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