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FD56 XEC

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,712 mi
Last recorded120,712 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 XEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 120,712 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 115,882 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 108,182 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 102,794 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 96,080 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 90,461 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 90,437 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,627 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

green engine; zero emissions recorded

Pass 8 May 2013 75,942 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 75,749 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 73,989 miles

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)

Fail 4 May 2012 73,989 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 65,511 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 65,511 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 54,735 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 54,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 52,640 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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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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FD56 XEC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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