MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear check parking
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear parking brake just on limit
engine cover fitted
undertray fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
all tyre valves deteriorated
Nail in offside front tyre
nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall
green engine; zero emissions recorded
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted
damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall
nearside front lower ball joint (front of hub) slightly insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt
nearside front tyre cracking in tread and wearing low on edges but tread not cut as deep
offside front tyre worn HEAVY inner edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted
damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall
nearside front lower ball joint (front of hub) slightly insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt
nearside front tyre cracking in tread and wearing low on edges but tread not cut as deep
offside front tyre worn HEAVY inner edge
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD56 XEC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 FD56 XEC, 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 FD56 XEC registered?
FD56 XEC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 December 2006.
Is FD56 XEC safe to buy?
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