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YY06 UPX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,783 mi
Last recorded181,783 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY06 UPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 181,783 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 104,331 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 97,083 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 89,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 89,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 82,180 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 82,180 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 75,268 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 61,062 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,670 miles

n/s/f wheel inner rim buckled to limit of failure

o/s/f repeater lens cracked

possibly 1 x rear differential rear mounting missing ( diff & subframe fittings present)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 49,670 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f wheel inner rim buckled to limit of failure

o/s/f repeater lens cracked

possibly 1 x rear differential rear mounting missing ( diff & subframe fittings present)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,051 miles

both front inner wheel rims a little distorted

both front tyre worn low on inner edges of tread

tracking may need adjustment

Fail 8 Sep 2010 39,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front inner wheel rims a little distorted

both front tyre worn low on inner edges of tread

offside rear tyre worn low and very close to limits

tracking may need adjustment

Pass 30 Mar 2010 33,934 miles

Front pads appear low - hard to see

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

Slight damage to o/s/f wheel inner bead rim

Very slight damage to n/s/f wheel inner bead rim

o/s/f tyre has cut in outer sidewall - no cords found

Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,748 miles

offside front inner wheel rim some distortion

Fail 27 Aug 2009 27,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front inner wheel rim some distortion

some damage to drivers indicator side repeater/mirror glass

Pass 24 Jun 2009 26,091 miles

Offside rear tyre at minimum tread depth requirement of 1.6mm.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 26,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre at minimum tread depth requirement of 1.6mm.

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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YY06 UPX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY06 UPX, 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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YY06 UPX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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