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FG56 YLW

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,207 mi
Last recorded109,207 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 YLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 109,207 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted underneath

Pass 29 Oct 2024 108,107 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 108,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 105,716 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 105,531 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 102,432 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 99,546 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 89,787 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 85,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 85,832 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 74,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2017 60,528 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 60,528 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 60,528 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,097 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,956 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2014 39,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 26,113 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 26,113 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 13,786 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 12,674 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 10,225 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 7,705 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 YLW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YLW, 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 YLW registered?

FG56 YLW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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