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YT56 PPX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

199,201 mi
Last recorded199,201 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 PPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 199,201 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 194,821 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lower arm front shock bushes both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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))

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 192,719 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 183,679 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 174,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 174,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 163,284 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 150,188 miles

Front both front tyres worn heavily on edges

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 150,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (of 2), outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front both front tyres worn heavily on edges

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 138,673 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 138,651 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 136,601 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 136,601 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 109,549 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 109,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 75,716 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 47,751 miles

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

run flat tyre indicator showing

Pass 22 Aug 2009 18,566 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 18,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 PPX 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 68.4%.

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 PPX, 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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YT56 PPX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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