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FE56 KVL

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,482 mi
Last recorded146,482 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 KVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 146,482 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 140,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 129,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rears Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in nearside front lower ball joint (rear most arm)

Pass 4 Jun 2020 118,727 miles

both rear brake pipes becoming corroded

minor oil leak

n/s/f suspension arm ball joint dust cover becoming deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2020 118,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear brake pipes becoming corroded

minor oil leak

n/s/f suspension arm ball joint dust cover becoming deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2019 114,680 miles

slight oil leak

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 5 Jun 2018 110,309 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 110,290 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 May 2017 105,095 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2016 96,268 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 96,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 86,926 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish

slight wear to brake discs

Pass 7 Jul 2014 83,516 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2013 77,374 miles

brake pedal anti-slip wearing smooth

front reg plate damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,124 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 72,111 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 64,906 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 59,744 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,205 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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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FE56 KVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FE56 KVL, 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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FE56 KVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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