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YC06 LYJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,703 mi
Last recorded159,703 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 LYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 159,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 154,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 152,333 miles

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

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

underside of car oily no leak evident undercovers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2019 135,883 miles

brake lines are corroded

near side front bottom ball joint worn (rear arm)

oil leaks

play in near side front wheel bearing

suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

wear in near side front upper ball joint

Pass 16 Apr 2018 123,814 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW AND THE DISCS ARE LIPPED

SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR BRAKE LINES

Pass 24 Apr 2017 110,911 miles

both front tyres are wearing near limits on inner edges

rear brake lines are corroding

rear flexi brake hoses are starting to perish

Fail 24 Apr 2017 110,840 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are wearing near limits on inner edges

rear brake lines are corroding

rear flexi brake hoses are starting to perish

Pass 9 Apr 2016 96,504 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 13 Apr 2015 84,947 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 70,324 miles

nearside front tyre bald patches on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2014 70,321 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre bald patches on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,211 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 45,579 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,941 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,323 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 19,936 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

drivers door has small dent

front and rear brake discs surface rust

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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YC06 LYJ 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 87.5%.

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 YC06 LYJ, 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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YC06 LYJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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