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FG56 GWY

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,147 mi
Last recorded77,147 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 GWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 77,147 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,623 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 69,623 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2011 62,252 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 62,252 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,868 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 38,871 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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FG56 GWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG56 GWY, 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 FG56 GWY registered?

FG56 GWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is FG56 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG56 GWY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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