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FV55 UYE

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,971 mi
Last recorded161,971 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 UYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 161,971 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 145,724 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 123,051 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all road tyres have damaged outer sidewalls

engine oil level high

enginr top cover missing

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

nearside outer sill cover broken / damaged

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 23 May 2015 122,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all road tyres have damaged outer sidewalls

engine oil level high

enginr top cover missing

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

nearside outer sill cover broken / damaged

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 113,993 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 90,736 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 90,736 miles

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

Exhaust mount deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 70,420 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 64,958 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 59,610 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 59,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 56,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

off side front tyre has no tread on inner edge

plastic covers under dar at time of test

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 UYE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UYE, 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 UYE registered?

FV55 UYE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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