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A11 FBE

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,752 mi
Last recorded128,752 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 FBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 128,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 123,790 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 123,777 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 118,767 miles

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

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 112,478 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 107,753 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 107,753 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 105,529 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 101,244 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 101,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 94,900 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 88,084 miles

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

engine light indicates a fault

Pass 14 Nov 2016 81,040 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light indicates a fault

Pass 5 Nov 2015 75,459 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2015 75,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

engine warning light indicates a fault

Pass 12 Nov 2014 69,778 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 62,989 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,123 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 50,772 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 44,675 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 35,480 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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A11 FBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A11 FBE, 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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A11 FBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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