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FP56 FLA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

209,636 mi
Last recorded209,636 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 FLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 209,636 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 204,001 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 196,205 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 185,105 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 169,856 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 157,059 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 147,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 138,181 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2016 138,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in ner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 131,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 125,246 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 117,918 miles

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

offside front tyre scrubbing slighly

Fail 22 Nov 2012 117,914 miles

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

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

offside front tyre scrubbing slighly

Pass 30 Dec 2010 86,321 miles

Full engine under cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Full front to rear under body protection fitted not allowing full inspection

High level brake light disconected & removed at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2009 64,052 miles

front no plate slightly faded

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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FP56 FLA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP56 FLA, 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 FP56 FLA registered?

FP56 FLA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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The MOT history for FP56 FLA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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