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YX56 USE

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,446 mi
Last recorded143,446 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 143,446 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 143,403 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield adrift

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 135,359 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 127,331 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 114,354 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 105,127 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 98,798 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 89,930 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,934 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 82,421 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 82,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2013 77,863 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 77,859 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Near side front side light bulb dim,rear brake discs in poor condition ,off side rear tyre worn close to legal limit .

Pass 30 May 2012 70,787 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 70,779 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 65,042 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,879 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,776 miles

Slight play from steering column.

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 USE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 USE, 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 USE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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