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MV56 HGZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,429 mi
Last recorded130,429 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 HGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 130,429 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 129,994 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 118,856 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 118,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 105,876 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 105,873 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 92,636 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 92,631 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn through to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2019 89,333 miles

Offside front tyre worn

Pass 10 Oct 2018 81,993 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 72,904 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 67,240 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 61,578 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 55,344 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 49,143 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 38,017 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 37,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre cut in inner side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 10 Oct 2011 28,173 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 18,816 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 18,816 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 14,829 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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MV56 HGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MV56 HGZ, 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 MV56 HGZ registered?

MV56 HGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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