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YN56 VYZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,042 mi
Last recorded123,042 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 VYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 123,042 miles

Rear centre exhaust bracket broken exhaust secure.

Fail 30 Oct 2025 123,042 miles

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

Rear centre exhaust bracket broken exhaust secure.

Pass 31 Oct 2024 119,991 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 119,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 117,881 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 117,881 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 116,331 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles left approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 113,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4000 miles left approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

o/s/r exhaust bracket broken exhaust still secure

Pass 9 Nov 2020 111,926 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 111,926 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 96,871 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 78,772 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,170 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,534 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 44,593 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 43,582 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 40,848 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,165 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,618 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 27,747 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 13,121 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 7,967 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 7,959 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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YN56 VYZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YN56 VYZ, 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 YN56 VYZ registered?

YN56 VYZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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