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YS56 CUJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,768 mi
Last recorded101,768 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 101,768 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 101,768 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 91,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 91,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 87,361 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 87,361 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Diesel leak from around engine area

Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 67,577 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 53,535 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,535 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 31 Jul 2012 40,058 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 40,058 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 39,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,221 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 CUJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YS56 CUJ, 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 CUJ registered?

YS56 CUJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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