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YS56 CSX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

152,854 mi
Last recorded152,854 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 CSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 152,854 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 152,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 146,079 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 137,715 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 132,016 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 111,161 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 111,161 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2019 104,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush worn and some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

extensive undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 94,205 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside exhaust pipe bracket broken

Fail 28 Apr 2018 94,205 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak engine ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside exhaust pipe bracket broken

Pass 28 Apr 2017 83,934 miles

slight play o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2016 75,749 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 66,386 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 55,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,599 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,865 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,121 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 39,107 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 29,261 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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YS56 CSX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YS56 CSX, 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 YS56 CSX registered?

YS56 CSX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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