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DK56 YKA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,959 mi
Last recorded171,959 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 YKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 171,959 miles

Under the vehicle slightly general corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2025 168,145 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 163,793 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 160,396 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 151,908 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn below 1.6mm on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 149,235 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers + shields fitted

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2021 149,224 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.7 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers + shields fitted

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 145,032 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

covers & shields fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2020 145,026 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 136,955 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 36,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper DOOR INDICATOR LENS DAMAGED AND HAS SHARPE EDGE

Pass 1 Aug 2018 129,309 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 122,361 miles

Rear disc's slightly worn,pitted.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 113,246 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 103,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2014 94,280 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 88,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2012 83,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion check carried out best to capeability on n/s and o/s body sills due to covers fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2011 75,611 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)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 9 Aug 2010 64,723 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,000 miles

Advise slight cuts in left front tyre sidewall.

Advise small split in brake pedal rubber.

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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DK56 YKA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DK56 YKA, 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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DK56 YKA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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