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YS56 JZX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,689 mi
Last recorded94,689 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 JZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 94,689 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 94,687 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 88,971 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR & Both Front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 88,971 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR & Both Front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 83,249 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 83,248 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,013 miles

engine/underside covers

Fail 11 Jul 2016 73,865 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine/underside covers

Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,562 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 64,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,441 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 54,441 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,441 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,896 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 38,264 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2012 38,258 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 31,485 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,098 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 20,455 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 20,455 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 JZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JZX, 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 JZX registered?

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

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