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FY56 EFN

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,909 mi
Last recorded134,909 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 EFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 134,909 miles

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 125,505 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 120,855 miles

Offside Front road wheel slightly damaged on inner rim

handbrake only just met minimum requirments 19%

Pass 4 Jun 2018 115,288 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 106,710 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Mar 2016 98,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,528 miles

wear in n/s/f lower ball joint(rear) n/s/f loweer ball joint rubber small split

Pass 21 Mar 2014 82,458 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 82,414 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 74,153 miles

parking brakes out of adjustment

Fail 1 Nov 2012 74,077 miles

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

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

parking brakes out of adjustment

Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,855 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,879 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,636 miles

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

no smoke out put

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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FY56 EFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY56 EFN, 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 FY56 EFN registered?

FY56 EFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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