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YG56 XLT

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,410 mi
Last recorded107,410 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 XLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 107,410 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 104,553 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 104,545 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 3 mounting brackets broken from exhaust system. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 101,750 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 93,550 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 87,388 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Nov 2016 83,829 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front wipers worn/smearing

Pass 29 Oct 2015 79,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 79,478 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 69,756 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 61,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 53,882 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,777 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2011 46,777 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,981 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,371 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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YG56 XLT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 YG56 XLT, 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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YG56 XLT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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