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YS56 JZW

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,369 mi
Last recorded140,369 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 140,369 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 140,369 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 139,228 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 4 Jan 2017 135,568 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 127,198 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r

Fail 21 Dec 2015 127,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted o/s/r

Pass 8 Dec 2014 115,908 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2014 115,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2014 106,053 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 85,245 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 85,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 69,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 69,319 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 56,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 41,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 41,751 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 JZW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JZW, 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 JZW registered?

YS56 JZW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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The MOT history for YS56 JZW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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