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LM06 YYX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

162,743 mi
Last recorded162,743 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 YYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 162,743 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 153,783 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDE WALL SLICED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BROKEN CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 153,662 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDE WALL SLICED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BROKEN CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 143,671 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside rear park brake cable bracket broken

Pass 4 Oct 2022 136,744 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S & N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hand brake cable bracket broken

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S ; Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 136,744 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S & N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hand brake cable bracket broken

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S ; Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 127,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 127,830 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 121,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 115,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

The nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 31 Jul 2019 115,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

The nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 2 Aug 2018 111,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 101,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under Tray Fitted To Vehicle, Not Allowing full Inspection Of Brake Pipes

Pass 18 Jul 2016 91,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 82,231 miles

Offside front tyre has slight cut in but no cords showing

Pass 31 Jul 2014 73,230 miles

Deep cuts in OSF tyre's outer wall but not to cords.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OSR exhaust's centre hanger broken off.

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

Rear number plates bottom screws missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 73,230 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Deep cuts in OSF tyre's outer wall but not to cords.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OSR exhaust's centre hanger broken off.

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

Rear number plates bottom screws missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 69,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in nsr and osr tyres

exhaust mounting broken

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 69,666 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in nsr and osr tyres

exhaust mounting broken

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,364 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 63,364 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

o/s/r exhaust mounting broken

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 31 Dec 2011 53,882 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 44,898 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,264 miles

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

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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LM06 YYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 LM06 YYX, 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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LM06 YYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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