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PN56 DSE

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,054 mi
Last recorded141,054 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 DSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 141,054 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 127,761 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 127,757 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 126,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 124,254 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 122,634 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 118,418 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 106,512 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 101,342 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 95,021 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 90,280 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 85,378 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 85,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2014 78,941 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 74,083 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON TREAD LIMITS

Pass 14 Jan 2012 70,573 miles

offside front tyre CLOSE TO TREAD LIMIT

Pass 18 Feb 2010 64,017 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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PN56 DSE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PN56 DSE, 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 PN56 DSE registered?

PN56 DSE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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