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FY56 FNG

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,114 mi
Last recorded97,114 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 97,114 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover &under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2022 95,739 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 93,106 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 93,097 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 91,211 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 88,385 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 84,519 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2018 84,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall, (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2017 80,895 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,398 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,748 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 74,861 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 74,012 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 73,267 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 73,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 71,527 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 71,518 miles

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

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2010 69,075 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 7 Nov 2009 66,424 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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FY56 FNG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FNG, 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 FNG registered?

FY56 FNG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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The MOT history for FY56 FNG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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