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FL56 UAO

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,682 mi
Last recorded146,682 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 UAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 146,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 122,488 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 117,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded at the hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded at the hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 117,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded at the hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded at the hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 113,417 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Aug 2017 107,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit splits on inner side wall, wearing on inner edge, perishing in between tread blocks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil leak from engine area

Fail 7 Aug 2017 107,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit splits on inner side wall, wearing on inner edge, perishing in between tread blocks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 12 Aug 2016 94,165 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear exhaust box hanger broken

Offside Rear tyre perishing between tread blocks

Fail 11 Aug 2016 94,165 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)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear exhaust box hanger broken

Offside Rear tyre perishing between tread blocks

Pass 15 Aug 2015 81,031 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2015 80,942 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 69,891 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads low

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Aug 2014 69,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads low

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Aug 2013 60,005 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 60,005 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 53,167 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 44,852 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 16 Aug 2010 31,984 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,302 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 24,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 UAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UAO, 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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FL56 UAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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