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RJ56 YJF

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,332 mi
Last recorded147,332 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 YJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 147,332 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive top / bottom sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edges

under trays fitted under neath vehicle

Fail 31 Oct 2020 147,025 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive top and bottom round sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edges

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted under neath vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2019 137,398 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

oil leak ?

Pass 3 Nov 2018 117,806 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

both sides front tyres worn on inside edge

oil leak ?

Pass 4 Nov 2017 97,362 miles

1xo/s washer inop

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres devoid of tread inner edges

fumes from exhaust

Pass 2 Nov 2016 76,276 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 56,001 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 55,995 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 49,182 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,549 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 38,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,917 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 28,917 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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RJ56 YJF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RJ56 YJF, 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 RJ56 YJF registered?

RJ56 YJF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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