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LY55 UGF

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,809 mi
Last recorded153,809 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 UGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 153,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jun 2022 153,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jul 2021 148,212 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 147,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 141,940 miles

Front Damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside parking brake requires adjustment or repair

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 133,670 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 7,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement far Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement far rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 125,374 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 125,374 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 117,923 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 103,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 17 Dec 2014 103,492 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 96,888 miles

Park brake release lever damaged/sharpe edge but still functioning

Fail 11 Dec 2013 96,676 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Park brake release lever damaged/sharpe edge but still functioning

Pass 20 Dec 2012 89,656 miles

Rear exhaust mounting fractured but system still supported

Fail 18 Dec 2012 89,655 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting fractured but system still supported

Pass 21 Dec 2011 80,245 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 71,547 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 62,358 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 53,111 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 53,111 miles

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

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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LY55 UGF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LY55 UGF, 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 LY55 UGF registered?

LY55 UGF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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