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RX56 XCV

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

176,252 mi
Last recorded176,252 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 XCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 176,252 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 161,055 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 138,011 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 137,918 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 107,042 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 74,843 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 59,866 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 55,322 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 50,298 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 46,474 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 40,425 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 32,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2012 32,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 28,848 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,910 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 20,158 miles

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

Oil leak

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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RX56 XCV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RX56 XCV, 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 RX56 XCV registered?

RX56 XCV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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