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YL56 LVD

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,229 mi
Last recorded135,229 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL56 LVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 135,229 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2024 129,051 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 129,051 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 122,119 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 112,954 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 112,597 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine bay EGR plate (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 107,648 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

under tray and under body covers fitted along with side sills fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2021 104,500 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 101,986 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 97,216 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 92,305 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 90,365 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 90,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 80,799 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 73,145 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 69,676 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 62,020 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 55,457 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2011 49,478 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 45,814 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,553 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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YL56 LVD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YL56 LVD, 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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YL56 LVD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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