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FM55 PWY

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,335 mi
Last recorded132,335 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 PWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 132,335 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges

EML on

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2019 124,257 miles

All tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2018 121,117 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked, mist of water inside lens

Pass 28 Apr 2017 119,177 miles

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

damage to o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 27 Feb 2016 113,235 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothfront (2.4.G.2)

crack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

oil leak

rear exhaust brackets broken

Fail 27 Feb 2016 113,235 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothfront (2.4.G.2)

crack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

oil leak

rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 6 Mar 2015 97,683 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 97,683 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 91,764 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Feb 2013 84,187 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge and has cuts on the outer wall

Pass 22 Feb 2012 76,696 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 76,599 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,134 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 3 Mar 2011 70,132 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2010 68,222 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,976 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 64,976 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,822 miles

advise o/s/r tyre getting low on tread 2-3mm ( 275/35x18 ) 95Y

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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FM55 PWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FM55 PWY, 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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FM55 PWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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