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KJ56 AGX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,909 mi
Last recorded62,909 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 AGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 62,909 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 59,427 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front headlamp lens slightly defective

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 55,874 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 53,541 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 53,053 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 52,216 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 50,291 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 50,291 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 49,064 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 49,064 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 45,469 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 43,117 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,185 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 40,188 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2015 40,185 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre close to the cords.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 37,704 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 37,704 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,033 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 22,424 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 17,235 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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KJ56 AGX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJ56 AGX, 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 KJ56 AGX registered?

KJ56 AGX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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