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MF56 YWC

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,242 mi
Last recorded138,242 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 YWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 138,242 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 126,616 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 113,179 miles

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

Under trays & engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2022 103,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 97,789 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 97,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front & rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower track control arm front >straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic under tray fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 90,510 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2020 90,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2019 85,217 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 85,183 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 80,013 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 75,864 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 72,766 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s and valves age cracked (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 69,554 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 66,413 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2014 66,412 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 63,521 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,077 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 52,983 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,983 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2011 43,530 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2010 33,201 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,659 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 22,635 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MF56 YWC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF56 YWC, 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 MF56 YWC registered?

MF56 YWC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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