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FV56 FSZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,058 mi
Last recorded112,058 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 FSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 112,058 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 112,049 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 108,922 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 107,547 miles

corrosion rear part of both main brake pipes to flexi hoses

handbrake efforts n/s and o/s

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

wear on front brake discs

Pass 8 Aug 2017 103,872 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 103,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 94,194 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 88,364 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 83,233 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 83,232 miles

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 67,032 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 67,032 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 51,062 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,664 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 37,934 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tryes have slight cracking to inside wall but not ply or cords exposed

Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,244 miles

o/s front tyre has a split on the inner sidewall

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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FV56 FSZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FV56 FSZ, 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 FV56 FSZ registered?

FV56 FSZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is FV56 FSZ safe to buy?

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