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FM06 MKE

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

123,775 mi
Last recorded123,775 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 MKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 123,775 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 119,219 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 115,461 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 115,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 108,922 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 108,922 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 101,924 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 101,924 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 97,145 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 95,117 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 95,117 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 88,857 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 82,021 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 82,020 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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 28 Feb 2017 75,153 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 67,845 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,474 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 59,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 53,310 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 53,309 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 47,277 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,217 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 34,554 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 26,686 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 23,006 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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FM06 MKE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FM06 MKE, 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 FM06 MKE registered?

FM06 MKE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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