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VU56 JFX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,957 mi
Last recorded89,957 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 JFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 89,957 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald - close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 89,951 miles

Electronic stability control component excessively damaged ESP (7.12 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald - close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 88,646 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 88,640 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturer's plate limit = 0.90m/1. Average reading = 2.45m/1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 87,187 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 85,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Alloy repair

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 85,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Alloy repair

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 84,427 miles

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

Offside headlamp has reduced light output

Fail 9 Sep 2021 84,420 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit .90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 82,870 miles

EML light lit, not testable

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 82,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no decernable pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

EML light lit, not testable

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 79,908 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside, and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 76,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 76,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 74,337 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 74,331 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 71,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 69,213 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 66,756 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 66,755 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,184 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,108 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,969 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,625 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,789 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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VU56 JFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VU56 JFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU56 JFX registered?

VU56 JFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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