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EA56 FVS

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,069 mi
Last recorded172,069 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 FVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 172,069 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2020 167,085 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 143,378 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 128,865 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 111,893 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 107,022 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 99,598 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 95,864 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 79,943 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 71,328 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 71,317 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

plastic covers fitted under vehicle and outer sills inspection limited

Pass 18 Oct 2010 50,750 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 50,740 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,482 miles

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

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

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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EA56 FVS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EA56 FVS, 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 EA56 FVS registered?

EA56 FVS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is EA56 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 FVS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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