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YD55 JAY

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

61,828 mi
Last recorded61,828 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 JAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 61,828 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 59,699 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 59,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

rear diff bush missing

Fail 20 Aug 2022 59,681 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear diff bush missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 59,331 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 59,298 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 59,298 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 22 Feb 2019 57,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 21 Feb 2019 57,808 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 9 Mar 2018 56,014 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2017 54,124 miles

Nearside Front side repeater damaged but no sharp edge present

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted on underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Feb 2017 54,124 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 50,898 miles

o/s/r tyre perished tread

Pass 18 Sep 2014 43,784 miles

N/S/R wheel has been welded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 43,781 miles

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

N/S/R wheel has been welded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,862 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 37,859 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,498 miles

emissions too clean for smoke meter to pick up

n/s/f tyre outer wall various cuts

Pass 7 Sep 2011 26,707 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 26,707 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,204 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 22,204 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,097 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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YD55 JAY 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 65.2%.

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 YD55 JAY, 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 YD55 JAY registered?

YD55 JAY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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