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AK56 FZB

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,156 mi
Last recorded134,156 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 FZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 134,156 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 127,503 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 115,432 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 100,013 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 100,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 87,526 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 76,852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 63,790 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 53,669 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 41,665 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 41,665 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,886 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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AK56 FZB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK56 FZB, 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 AK56 FZB registered?

AK56 FZB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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