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RK56 YXL

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,399 mi
Last recorded141,399 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 YXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 141,399 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 133,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 127,770 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 122,310 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2020 114,863 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 110,497 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 110,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexable hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexable hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 107,984 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 106,343 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 98,562 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 98,562 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 91,727 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2015 91,727 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 81,413 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 81,413 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 72,536 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 62,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr and nsr tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Nov 2012 62,750 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr and nsr tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 54,307 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 45,704 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,635 miles

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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RK56 YXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RK56 YXL, 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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RK56 YXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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