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YB06 BTX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,635 mi
Last recorded162,635 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 BTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 162,635 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 161,279 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 161,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2023 155,017 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 150,532 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 144,018 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 140,518 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 140,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 128,438 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 114,910 miles

Oil leak Engine area ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S and N/S rears at flexi pipe joints (3.6.B.2c)

C.E.L on

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 114,829 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S and N/S rears at flexi pipe joints (3.6.B.2c)

C.E.L on

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

Oil leak Engine area ()

Pass 17 May 2017 108,962 miles

1X exhaust bracket broken at rear, but exhaust still adequately supported.

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

Pass 18 May 2016 96,491 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 96,246 miles

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

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

exhaust rear mounting in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2015 82,931 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 73,859 miles

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

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 21 Jun 2013 63,827 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 63,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,762 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 47,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 23 Jun 2011 30,930 miles

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)

sill covers are fitted which restrict ispection of outer sills

undertrays fitted which restrict inspection of some testable items

undetected peak on emmissions test (engine runs very clean)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 25,638 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 18,871 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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YB06 BTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YB06 BTX, 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 YB06 BTX registered?

YB06 BTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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