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HY56 VAE

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,693 mi
Last recorded141,693 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 VAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 141,693 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine or box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

number plate bulbs flickering

Pass 10 May 2021 132,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 126,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2020 126,066 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 118,417 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 118,417 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 110,324 miles

engine bay covers fitted

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 101,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine bay covers fitted

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 101,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine bay covers fitted

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 89,189 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 78,296 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 76,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cenrte under tray broken on one corne,have repaired using large metal washer

Pass 13 Feb 2014 67,697 miles

245/45/17 95W Pirelli P Zero fitted front

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR tyre small cut to inner side wall no cords exposed

OSF undertray 1 mounting point broken

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,968 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,465 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,098 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 40,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres show inner edge wear. Suggest 'alignment'.

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 29,541 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)

o/s front driving light broken.

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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HY56 VAE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HY56 VAE, 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 HY56 VAE registered?

HY56 VAE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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