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GD56 FDP

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

152,500 mi
Last recorded152,500 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD56 FDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 152,500 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 147,591 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 139,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 135,949 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 131,302 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 127,498 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 124,999 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 118,181 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 109,480 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 101,019 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear exhaust mount broken away

Fail 6 Dec 2016 100,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear exhaust mount broken away

Pass 7 Dec 2015 91,316 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 85,891 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission to clean

n/s/f tyre ha s a nip on wall

Pass 13 Dec 2013 72,903 miles

n/s/r tyre has a hip on outer wall

Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,109 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake disc worn

unable to check emissions due to engine too clean

Pass 15 Dec 2011 59,102 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 50,604 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 39,568 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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GD56 FDP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GD56 FDP, 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 GD56 FDP registered?

GD56 FDP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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