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KR56 YKB

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,018 mi
Last recorded129,018 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 YKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 129,018 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 123,061 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 116,008 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 106,814 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under car covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Nov 2017 106,673 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under car covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2016 95,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm only (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 80,316 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 80,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 67,004 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 67,004 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,550 miles

n/s/front tyre cut on outer wall

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,166 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,630 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 19,502 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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KR56 YKB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KR56 YKB, 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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KR56 YKB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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