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YK55 FBF

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,435 mi
Last recorded138,435 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 FBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 138,435 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 137,050 miles

majority of underside etc obscured by covers etc

Pass 20 Mar 2017 133,939 miles

Offside side repeater lens broken

belly plates obscuring full inspection

high level brake light inop / disconnected

Fail 7 Mar 2017 133,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside side repeater lens broken

belly plates obscuring full inspection

high level brake light inop / disconnected

Pass 2 Mar 2016 130,919 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

belly plates / covers / trims obscuring full inspection

Fail 1 Mar 2016 130,891 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

belly plates / covers / trims obscuring full inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2015 128,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

belly plates covers and engine covers etc obscuring full inspection

offside headlight beam pattern "flat"

Fail 3 Mar 2015 128,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

belly plates covers and engine covers etc obscuring full inspection

offside headlight beam pattern "flat"

Pass 21 Feb 2014 125,369 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 125,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 120,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 120,974 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 112,606 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jan 2011 88,420 miles

Front and rear discs worn

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 88,044 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front and rear discs worn

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 67,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 67,091 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 44,411 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 44,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (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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YK55 FBF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YK55 FBF, 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 YK55 FBF registered?

YK55 FBF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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