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YA06 YVJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,097 mi
Last recorded118,097 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA06 YVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 118,097 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 118,097 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 108,776 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s rear sub fame front bushes have play (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear diff seal has a slight leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 108,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s rear sub fame front bushes have play (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear diff seal has a slight leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 97,710 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 85,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 85,777 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 81,814 miles

front pads low close to limit of 1.5 mm

signs of oil leaks on undertray offside of engine bay

undertrays fitted front to rear

various amrks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,329 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 65,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,382 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 65,382 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,461 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)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 55,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,977 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 34,616 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 34,593 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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YA06 YVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 YA06 YVJ, 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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YA06 YVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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