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FM55 RYZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,354 mi
Last recorded143,354 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 RYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 143,354 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 143,351 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 124,517 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 100,502 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 88,555 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Fail 1 Sep 2018 88,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Pad sensor wiring touching wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2nd layer on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,890 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside front to rear slightly corroded at rear flexi

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2017 84,886 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside front to rear slightly corroded at rear flexi

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 79,085 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

engine covers +under trys

Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,138 miles

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

no emissions given (0%

Fail 21 Jul 2016 78,138 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

no emissions given (0%

Pass 28 May 2016 77,361 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 70,415 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 64,126 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 64,126 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,003 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,590 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 49,054 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,106 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 36,912 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 27,487 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 27,485 miles

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

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

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 RYZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RYZ, 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 FM55 RYZ registered?

FM55 RYZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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