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FL06 XAZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,998 mi
Last recorded121,998 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 XAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 121,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 119,210 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 118,913 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Feb 2022 112,536 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 106,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 104,639 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 104,613 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 30 May 2018 103,033 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre ageing

Offside Front wheel distorted

Rear tyres 3.5mm

Fail 22 May 2018 102,856 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre ageing

Offside Front wheel distorted

Rear tyres 3.5mm

Pass 10 Jun 2017 89,569 miles

ECU LIGHT ILLUMINATED

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)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 89,563 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

ECU LIGHT ILLUMINATED

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)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 89,206 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 87,922 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 85,884 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,638 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 67,588 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,818 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 58,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 48,472 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 48,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,684 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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FL06 XAZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FL06 XAZ, 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 XAZ registered?

FL06 XAZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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