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FV56 JZR

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,131 mi
Last recorded135,131 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 JZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 135,131 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 106,998 miles

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)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 99,452 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 91,909 miles

EML light on

Fail 3 Jan 2014 91,901 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

EML light on

Pass 28 Nov 2012 80,157 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 80,155 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 72,108 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 56,594 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 56,472 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front wheel marked rear axle only

Pass 4 Dec 2009 44,403 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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FV56 JZR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JZR, 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 JZR registered?

FV56 JZR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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