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YH56 BAA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

315,363 mi
Last recorded315,363 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 BAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 315,363 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 305,631 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 5 Jul 2022 287,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 278,309 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 257,863 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 241,229 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 224,446 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 207,711 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner side

Fail 9 Jun 2016 207,711 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner side

Pass 1 Jun 2015 183,581 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 156,775 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 134,346 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 111,256 miles

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

front brake discs slight worn

slight play in steering

Pass 6 Oct 2010 98,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 72,923 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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YH56 BAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YH56 BAA, 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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YH56 BAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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