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MX56 XPW

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,289 mi
Last recorded141,289 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 XPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 141,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 140,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush linking to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe union to steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 140,733 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 128,398 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic casing over arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic casing cover over it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2022 128,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic casing over arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge chords close 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic casing cover over it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2021 124,186 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 124,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to wall 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 121,391 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 117,904 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on inner edges 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on inner edges 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 112,225 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 104,677 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 104,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454518 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 97,885 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 91,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 82,855 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,204 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 59,514 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 49,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 49,262 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,270 miles

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

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

plastic oversills fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2010 39,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,144 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre wall

plastic oversills fitted

plastic undergaurds fitted

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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MX56 XPW 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 68.2%.

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 MX56 XPW, 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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MX56 XPW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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