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RE56 YKM

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,011 mi
Last recorded54,011 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 YKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 54,011 miles

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

surface corrosion front subframe,rear shockers

Pass 31 Aug 2023 52,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

surface corrosion front,rear suspension

Pass 16 Sep 2022 51,466 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 51,466 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 49,556 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 48,588 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 47,553 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 47,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 45,099 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 40,576 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Sep 2016 37,957 miles

Rear exhaust mounts broken

under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Sep 2015 32,895 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 29,680 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 26,432 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 23,586 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 20,624 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 17,273 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,795 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre getting low

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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RE56 YKM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE56 YKM, 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 RE56 YKM registered?

RE56 YKM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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