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S111 YOV

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,901 mi
Last recorded39,901 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 YOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 39,901 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 39,900 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2025 39,633 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 38,924 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 38,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 37,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 37,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 35,071 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 32,706 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective behind centre silencer,both mountings broken from the pipe (6.1.2 (a))

engine management lamp on

Fail 27 Oct 2021 32,703 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber, major split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective behind centre silencer,both mountings broken from the pipe (6.1.2 (a))

engine management lamp on

Pass 30 Oct 2020 30,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 29,527 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding where it joins the flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 26,204 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 26,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low just passing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 23,311 miles

Front Both tyres are worn low, the offside is bald on its inner edge, both are splitting in the tread grooves and on their inner walls

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 19,544 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Pass 26 Oct 2015 15,078 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 10,051 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 10,051 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 9,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 8,786 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 8,357 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 8,012 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 6,959 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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S111 YOV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol 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 S111 YOV, 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 S111 YOV registered?

S111 YOV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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