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OE56 NGF

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,833 mi
Last recorded67,833 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 NGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 67,833 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust hanger missing, no effect on exhaust

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 67,833 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust hanger missing, no effect on exhaust

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 60,456 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting broken away from pipe

Fail 23 Apr 2025 60,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting broken away from pipe

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 48,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit, central tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre beginning to wear/scuff on tread, inside edge

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 40,114 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 40,114 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 38,706 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 38,706 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 38,398 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 38,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 37,165 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener & teddy bears removed

Pass 22 Nov 2017 34,786 miles

Exhaust rear tie bar mounting broken away

Fail 22 Nov 2017 34,786 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust rear tie bar mounting broken away

Pass 21 Nov 2016 31,832 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 28,943 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 28,943 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 25,442 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 25,442 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 19,195 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 19,195 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 15,293 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 12,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre outside wall cut

Pass 11 Oct 2010 12,453 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)

n/s front tyre outside wall cut

Pass 27 Nov 2009 9,629 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall split, not to cord YET.

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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OE56 NGF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OE56 NGF, 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 OE56 NGF registered?

OE56 NGF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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