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FV06 VNM

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

276,680 mi
Last recorded276,680 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 VNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 276,680 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 151,391 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 144,432 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 144,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust mounting bracket fractured.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 125,642 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 135,965 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2010 122,350 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 121,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 84,530 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 84,530 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 VNM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VNM, 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 VNM registered?

FV06 VNM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is FV06 VNM safe to buy?

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