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YD56 ULN

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,712 mi
Last recorded130,712 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 ULN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 130,712 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 129,623 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 127,724 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 127,724 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 125,948 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 124,065 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 119,812 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 116,015 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 110,015 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 103,163 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 94,660 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,226 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 77,417 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 68,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but no cord exposed

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 68,191 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but no cord exposed

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

Offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm in centre, no visable tread on inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to nearside front tyre, no cord visible

cut to nearside rear tyre, no cord visible

nearside front tyre worn on edges, more so on outer

offside front tyre worn on edges, more so on inner

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside front outer brake pad approx 80% worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2012 47,912 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside front outer brake pad approx 80% worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,156 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 16 Aug 2011 42,156 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,756 miles

undercover fitted to sections of the vehicle obscuring view of certain components.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,624 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 ULN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YD56 ULN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD56 ULN registered?

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

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