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FL56 FGX

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,188 mi
Last recorded70,188 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 FGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 70,188 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 70,188 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 63,530 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 57,208 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 50,415 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,121 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 42,114 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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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FL56 FGX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue 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 FL56 FGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL56 FGX registered?

FL56 FGX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is FL56 FGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 FGX 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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