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WG56 LXA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,543 mi
Last recorded67,543 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 LXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 67,543 miles

Both headlights misting (Pattern just meets criteria)

Both sides rear metal brake pipes corroding

Chips to windscreen

Front & Rear brake discs show wear & corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2024 65,475 miles

All brake discs show surface corrosion

Both headlights misting & beam patterns starting to fade

Both sides rear metal brake pipes corroding

Chip to windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2023 65,420 miles

Both headlights misting & beam patterns starting to fade

Both sides rear metal brake pipes corroding

Chip to windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2022 64,895 miles

Headlamp beam images could be better

Windscreen stonechipped

Wipers streaky

Pass 28 Oct 2021 64,749 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 64,749 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 64,738 miles

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

Minor chips to windscreen

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under bonnet covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Fail 27 Aug 2020 64,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Minor chips to windscreen

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Under bonnet covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 27 Aug 2019 64,647 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/S steering rack boot damp

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 64,212 miles

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

chips to windscreen

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

front brake disks show wear

Pass 2 Nov 2017 60,275 miles

Chip to windscreen

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play OSF&NSF (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod slight play ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 53,143 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 53,143 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear cut to tyre sidewall

o/s/f road wheel marked fit to rear axle only

Fail 15 Aug 2016 88,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre is worn close to cords and has very uneven wear

water leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advice nearside rear tyre sligt cut on outer wall and cracks appearing on outer wall

advice offside front tyre wearing out on inner edges

Fail 3 Aug 2015 48,936 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advice offside front tyre wearing out on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2014 44,319 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,204 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,900 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 27,732 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 16 Dec 2009 20,428 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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WG56 LXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WG56 LXA, 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 WG56 LXA registered?

WG56 LXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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