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CV56 FNU

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,602 mi
Last recorded132,602 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 FNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 132,602 miles

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

parking brake lever release handle is broken but still works ok

Pass 7 Jul 2017 118,308 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 103,689 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 103,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 87,170 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 79,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 79,883 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 68,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2012 68,390 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no plate loose

Pass 21 Nov 2011 56,028 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,050 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2009 33,869 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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CV56 FNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV56 FNU, 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 CV56 FNU registered?

CV56 FNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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