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YX56 EYO

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,772 mi
Last recorded177,772 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 EYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 177,772 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 156,455 miles

Nearside Rear Inner alloy wheel extensive repairs to rim

Front Steering noisey from under trims underneath vehicle

Fail 4 Feb 2017 155,885 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged

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

Nearside Rear Inner alloy wheel extensive repairs to rim

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

Front Steering noisey from under trims underneath vehicle

Pass 22 Jan 2016 137,628 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 137,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine oil low.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve wheel rim (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve rim (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve rim (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 124,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre inner sidewall splitting.

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

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

O/s/f headlamp cleaning washer jet poor operation.

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 124,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Center exhaust bracket corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r tyre inner sidewall splitting.

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

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

O/s/f headlamp cleaning washer jet poor operation.

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 114,161 miles

Both front tyres have a deep cut across tread.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 104,686 miles

All 4 tyres wearing uneven, on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2013 104,686 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

All 4 tyres wearing uneven, on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 95,240 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 84,845 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 71,814 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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YX56 EYO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YX56 EYO, 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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YX56 EYO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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