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FV06 FXA

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,015 mi
Last recorded132,015 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 FXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 132,015 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 132,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 124,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust metal brace fractured

Fail 31 May 2024 124,795 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust metal brace fractured

Pass 9 Jun 2023 117,890 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 117,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Speed sensor wire adrift (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Speed sensor and pad warning wires adrift (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Jack block missing

Pass 19 Jul 2022 112,447 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 106,868 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front and rear perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front and offside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front castor arm bush perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 103,011 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 103,011 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front tyre inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre wearing heavily on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 99,532 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 90,241 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F Tyre damage to outer side wall

Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,024 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 83,024 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 76,823 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 69,931 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 60,908 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 60,908 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 52,456 miles

Nearside front brake disc worn

Offside front brake disc worn

Fail 13 Feb 2013 52,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake disc worn

Offside front brake disc worn

Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,090 miles

offside front tyre has cut side wall

nearside front tyre has cuts on inner and outer side walls

Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,610 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 24,472 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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FV06 FXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FV06 FXA, 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 FV06 FXA registered?

FV06 FXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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