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VE06 YVM

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

199,805 mi
Last recorded199,805 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 YVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 199,805 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 308,472 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 279,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear holding with jubelee clip

Pass 21 Oct 2022 257,719 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 151,407 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 146,275 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 146,275 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2019 133,436 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 116,830 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 102,804 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 85,298 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 78,612 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 70,239 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,519 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 58,323 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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VE06 YVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VE06 YVM, 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 VE06 YVM registered?

VE06 YVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 July 2006.

Is VE06 YVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE06 YVM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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