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YG55 RTE

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

134,800 mi
Last recorded134,800 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 RTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 134,800 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 129,231 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 120,003 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2022 112,285 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 104,147 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 101,128 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 98,126 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 94,962 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 89,669 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 85,404 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 80,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 71,483 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 71,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 63,751 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 58,255 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,654 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,935 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 44,871 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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YG55 RTE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YG55 RTE, 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 YG55 RTE registered?

YG55 RTE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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