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FV55 RVM

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,929 mi
Last recorded155,929 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 RVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 155,929 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 155,841 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 146,222 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 146,216 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 126,404 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 115,950 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 115,439 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 115,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 110,513 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 102,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner edge worn on tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 102,271 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported both mountings broke (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear inner edge worn on tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 94,589 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 94,589 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,865 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 84,865 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 74,619 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 63,356 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,417 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,417 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 34,749 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 19,195 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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FV55 RVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FV55 RVM, 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 FV55 RVM registered?

FV55 RVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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