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LN56 YOJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,235 mi
Last recorded84,235 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 YOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 84,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 81,538 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 80,449 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 80,445 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 73,251 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 73,251 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 70,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf lower arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front nsf fog light inop

Nearside Rear nsr alloy has been welded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front osf door mirror lens cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2017 67,571 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 62,732 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 62,696 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 57,651 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 49,536 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 48,946 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 43,780 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,780 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 37,967 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 37,923 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 30,284 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,949 miles

Nearside Rear 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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LN56 YOJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LN56 YOJ, 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 LN56 YOJ registered?

LN56 YOJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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