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VX56 TYG

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,123 mi
Last recorded67,123 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 TYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 67,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 67,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 67,043 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 64,800 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 62,291 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 60,289 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 56,476 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 50,205 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 40,519 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 32,540 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2015 31,139 miles

Uneven tyre wear on all tyres

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 28,570 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 25,657 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 23,402 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres

Fail 16 Jun 2011 20,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres

Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,117 miles

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres

Pass 10 Jun 2010 16,809 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres uneven wear (inner edge)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 11,767 miles

engine & body under trays fitted

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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VX56 TYG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VX56 TYG, 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 VX56 TYG registered?

VX56 TYG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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