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YP56 FZJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,474 mi
Last recorded187,474 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 FZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 187,474 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 179,090 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 179,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2021 170,663 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 162,096 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 155,619 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 155,619 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 145,212 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 145,212 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 133,562 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 133,562 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 117,430 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 105,835 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 97,191 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 88,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 76,236 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 76,225 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 64,826 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)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 64,826 miles

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

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

bad cuts in side wall of n/s/rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2010 52,867 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,042 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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YP56 FZJ 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 71.4%.

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 YP56 FZJ, 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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YP56 FZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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