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AU56 JYW

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Beige Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

196,287 mi
Last recorded196,287 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 JYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 196,287 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 189,747 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 181,773 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 168,736 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 160,434 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 160,180 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 154,432 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside front corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective bothside rear metal support bracket broken, can be welded. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack rod play, should replace. ()

bothside front torque reaction bush worn cracking and play.

engine seeping front lower engine and sump gasket.

Fail 21 Mar 2020 154,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside front corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective bothside rear metal support bracket broken, can be welded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, in place ,should replace. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack rod play, should replace. ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush should replace. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bothside front torque reaction bush worn cracking and play.

engine seeping front lower engine and sump gasket.

Pass 27 Mar 2019 146,022 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 145,836 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 137,563 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

N/S/F tyre has sidewall damage

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 130,624 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 130,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 123,771 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 105,107 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 79,697 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 55,784 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,898 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 35,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,903 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 25,216 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 15,428 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 15,427 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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AU56 JYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Beige with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AU56 JYW, 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 AU56 JYW registered?

AU56 JYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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