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HJ56 YWS

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,050 mi
Last recorded136,050 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 YWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 136,050 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 136,049 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened lower arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 130,864 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 127,224 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 117,719 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 107,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 97,626 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 90,627 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 83,954 miles

gearbox slight oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2015 76,600 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 71,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 66,466 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 61,255 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,028 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 51,814 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 27 Sep 2010 38,273 miles

tyre ewar inner edge o/s/f

Pass 1 Oct 2009 20,561 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)

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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HJ56 YWS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HJ56 YWS, 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 HJ56 YWS registered?

HJ56 YWS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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