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YD56 UKL

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,798 mi
Last recorded134,798 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 UKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 134,798 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 132,710 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 118,893 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack slightly noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 118,890 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack slightly noisy (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 105,212 miles

Weld repairs to near-side front and off-side rear wheels

Fail 8 Feb 2019 105,151 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Weld repairs to near-side front and off-side rear wheels

Fail 20 Dec 2018 104,256 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 90,033 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 76,940 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

locking wheel nut key cracked

Fail 28 Dec 2016 76,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

locking wheel nut key cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2015 71,269 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 63,270 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2013 56,902 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 48,972 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)

One rear diff rubber mount missing but there should be two mounts

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,630 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 39,976 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,511 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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YD56 UKL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YD56 UKL, 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 YD56 UKL registered?

YD56 UKL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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