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HX56 EVH

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,740 mi
Last recorded74,740 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 EVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 74,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 62,304 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 48,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

tested in wet conditions

Pass 3 Jul 2023 38,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 38,035 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 36,766 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 35,737 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 33,988 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 32,277 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 30,395 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate cracked

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,159 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 27,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 25,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 29 Oct 2012 22,274 miles

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 20,517 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 16,244 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 EVH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HX56 EVH, 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 EVH registered?

HX56 EVH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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