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YT56 UXA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,186 mi
Last recorded167,186 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 UXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 167,186 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 162,612 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 157,907 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 157,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 142,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 138,362 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 133,438 miles

f/n/s track rod end worn

Pass 8 Nov 2018 128,969 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre / rear hanger corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 128,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn hub mounted ( as marked ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre / rear hanger corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 118,331 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 107,625 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 107,625 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 Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 98,056 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 98,056 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 85,844 miles

front brake disc inner faces worn

rear brake disc inner faces corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2014 85,581 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc inner faces worn

rear brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 73,560 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 59,971 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 59,971 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 48,747 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 45,372 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,485 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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 UXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UXA, 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 UXA registered?

YT56 UXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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