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KN56 PXL

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

184,815 mi
Last recorded184,815 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 PXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 184,815 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 184,526 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 183,186 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 152,327 miles

Low emitter engine, No smoke readings available

Offside Rear Outer Door handle adrift

Fail 16 Sep 2020 152,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Low emitter engine, No smoke readings available

Offside Rear Outer Door handle adrift

Pass 17 Sep 2019 141,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

O EMISSIONS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear no plate lights indicating a fault on dashboard

Fail 17 Sep 2019 141,459 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

O EMISSIONS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear no plate lights indicating a fault on dashboard

Pass 10 Sep 2018 132,991 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Ferrell corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust brace missing

Fail 10 Sep 2018 132,991 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Ferrell corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust brace missing

Pass 21 Sep 2017 130,876 miles

advise both rear coil springs corroding

advise near side rear exhaust bracket broken , but system still supported

advise off side rear exterior door handle damaged/loose

advise some movement in near side front inner steering arm joint

advise some movement in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2016 123,915 miles

advise both rear suspension coil springs corroding

advise exhaust brackets/mountings corroding

advise smeary wiper operation

advise some movement in near side front inner steering joint

Pass 11 Sep 2015 109,278 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 93,444 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 71,488 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 56,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise some movement in both front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Jul 2012 56,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise some movement in both front wheel bearings

Fail 22 Jul 2011 49,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,188 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 36,521 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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KN56 PXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KN56 PXL, 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 KN56 PXL registered?

KN56 PXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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