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FL06 OET

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,567 mi
Last recorded130,567 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 OET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 130,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Aug 2025 130,099 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2024 123,400 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 116,405 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 110,128 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 106,595 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2020 104,091 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 104,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 102,443 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 102,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 97,148 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 92,198 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 84,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 74,849 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 63,088 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 47,496 miles

n/s/r tyre is wearing low 3mm

o/s/r tyre is wearing low 3mm

Fail 6 Jan 2014 47,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre is wearing low 3mm

o/s/r tyre is wearing low 3mm

Pass 9 May 2013 44,093 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,643 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,108 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 27,163 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 20,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FL06 OET is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FL06 OET, 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 FL06 OET registered?

FL06 OET is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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