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YE06 WVX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,491 mi
Last recorded159,491 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 WVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 159,491 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 158,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm! - 245/40 R18 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust rear silencer strengthening brace weld broken

Fail 24 Nov 2023 158,171 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 R18 97Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm! - 245/40 R18 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust rear silencer strengthening brace weld broken

Pass 11 Nov 2022 154,851 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 154,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 152,935 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Under Trays Fitted Preventing Full Inspection

Fail 11 Oct 2021 152,933 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Under Trays Fitted Preventing Full Inspection

Pass 24 Sep 2020 151,153 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 148,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 146,386 miles

Advise both rear brake pipes to n/s/r and o/s/r flexible hose

Fail 3 Aug 2018 146,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Advise both rear brake pipes to n/s/r and o/s/r flexible hose

Pass 26 Aug 2016 139,905 miles

Advise rear pads getting low

Fail 26 Aug 2016 139,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Advise rear pads getting low

Pass 17 Aug 2015 116,951 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 116,530 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 98,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 98,487 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 80,965 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 62,832 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,483 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 27,667 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 18,908 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YE06 WVX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YE06 WVX, 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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YE06 WVX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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