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SJ56 YNE

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,295 mi
Last recorded124,295 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 YNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 124,295 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all 4 tyre edges low

Pass 30 Nov 2015 188,599 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 170,022 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 166,921 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 166,690 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2012 97,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

both rear tyres light wear on inner edges

front suspension arm ball joint gaiters poor

small cuts to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 26 Nov 2012 97,136 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

both rear tyres light wear on inner edges

small cuts to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2011 74,885 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 59,402 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 43,027 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009

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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SJ56 YNE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SJ56 YNE, 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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SJ56 YNE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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