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LY06 MLN

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,964 mi
Last recorded135,964 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 MLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 135,964 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 123,488 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 123,299 miles

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 114,895 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 113,082 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 113,071 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 97,959 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 97,959 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 91,740 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 72,598 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 47,067 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 47,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres inner tread edges are worn

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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LY06 MLN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY06 MLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY06 MLN registered?

LY06 MLN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 July 2006.

Is LY06 MLN safe to buy?

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