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FM56 TPV

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,927 mi
Last recorded101,927 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 TPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 101,927 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 101,773 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 94,654 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 94,654 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 151,958 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 105,266 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 105,263 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 82,606 miles

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

front tyres worm on inner tread

Fail 3 Jul 2012 82,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

front tyres worm on inner tread

Pass 11 Apr 2011 70,800 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 70,800 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2009 52,308 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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FM56 TPV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FM56 TPV, 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

How do I check the history of FM56 TPV?

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What year was FM56 TPV registered?

FM56 TPV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is FM56 TPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM56 TPV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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