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YT56 HFF

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,201 mi
Last recorded120,201 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 HFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 120,201 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 120,183 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner Tie Rod End (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 108,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 102,945 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Oct 2023 102,895 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2022 90,682 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 88,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 81,212 miles

Nearside Rear wheel binding when inspecting manually

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 81,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding when inspecting manually

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 78,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly when inspecting manually

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

Fail 31 Dec 2018 78,941 miles

Brake performance not tested because of seized brake nearside rear (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 245 40 18 97y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 77,270 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Slight bind on nearside rear service brake

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 75,754 miles

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cut close to cords on tread

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,385 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,109 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 41,177 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 41,173 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,038 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 28,027 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 21,853 miles

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

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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YT56 HFF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YT56 HFF, 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 YT56 HFF registered?

YT56 HFF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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