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YR56 ZNP

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

216,008 mi
Last recorded216,008 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 ZNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 216,008 miles

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 31 Mar 2025 203,248 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 186,592 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 165,193 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 148,289 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 148,289 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 131,889 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 124,805 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s--advise to replace (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise to replace (2.1.3 (b) (i))

abs light off at time of retest

all brake discs rusty

front tyres bald on inner edges

rear tyres under 2.5mm

Fail 6 Dec 2019 124,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s--advise to replace (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise to replace (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs rusty

front tyres bald on inner edges

rear tyres under 2.5mm

Pass 29 Oct 2018 118,864 miles

2x rear flexy brake hose spitting slightly.

center/rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2017 101,156 miles

all 4x tyres worn/bald on edges--advise to replace

Pass 31 Oct 2016 81,972 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 76,074 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2016 76,074 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,701 miles

Slight play in both rear rose joints

Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,005 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 55,153 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 55,153 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 40,594 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 32,540 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 25,992 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Dec 2009 19,549 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Screw in o/s/r tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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YR56 ZNP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR56 ZNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR56 ZNP registered?

YR56 ZNP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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The MOT history for YR56 ZNP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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