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BN56 YWC

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,117 mi
Last recorded73,117 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 YWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 73,117 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 73,117 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 64,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2021 64,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 63,744 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 60,037 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 57,190 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

front brake discs worn and lipped

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2017 57,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located possibly incorrect spring (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (fixed into hub assembly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2016 53,567 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 53,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 49,309 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 44,959 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 44,958 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 41,102 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 38,022 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,854 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 29,455 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 29,357 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre heavy inner tyre wear, and offside front

Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,922 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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BN56 YWC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BN56 YWC, 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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BN56 YWC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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