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RJ56 XZU

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

177,123 mi
Last recorded177,123 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 XZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 177,123 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 154,759 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 131,419 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 67,695 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 63,923 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 61,740 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 58,684 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 58,682 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 56,408 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 54,069 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 52,375 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 51,470 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 50,329 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Off side repeater damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 49,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 47,095 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 45,879 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,552 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 33,651 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 23,408 miles

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

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

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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RJ56 XZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RJ56 XZU, 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 RJ56 XZU registered?

RJ56 XZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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