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YJ06 TLY

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,080 mi
Last recorded135,080 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 TLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 135,080 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear-most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated - beam image just about acceptable

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear-most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone-chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 135,080 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear-most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated - beam image just about acceptable

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear-most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone-chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 122,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

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 30 Apr 2021 106,238 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front, more so on offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 106,238 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror side repeater, broken lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trailing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Foglamp, broken glass (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trailing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges, addition damage to OSF tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front, more so on offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Tyre obviously under inflated both offside tyres flat, both nearside low pressure (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 99,163 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light damaged

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 12 Feb 2020 99,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (attached to strut) bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light damaged

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 16 Jan 2019 80,527 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 80,508 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 68,148 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 57,605 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 57,605 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 47,476 miles

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

All brake discs corroded on inner face

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2015 47,471 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint track rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 31 Oct 2014 40,618 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 40,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 34,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,126 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 29,367 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 24,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 19,990 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 18,440 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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YJ06 TLY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver 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 YJ06 TLY, 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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YJ06 TLY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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