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PN56 DTX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

209,690 mi
Last recorded209,690 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 209,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 15 Oct 2024 209,683 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 9 Oct 2023 204,033 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 190,752 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 173,633 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 173,633 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 163,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 151,978 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 138,953 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 138,953 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn metal arm , marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 125,532 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint marked with chalk (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2016 111,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2015 97,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 83,954 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 29 May 2014 83,954 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 69,495 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,563 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 49,228 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,416 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 DTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DTX, 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 DTX registered?

PN56 DTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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