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L40 FAT

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,258 mi
Last recorded100,258 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 FAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 100,258 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 87,817 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 75,570 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 75,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,827 miles

nearside headlamp washer not working

Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres inner sidewalls splitting

both rear wheels inner rims starting to crack

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2010 40,059 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 39,350 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,406 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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L40 FAT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L40 FAT, 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 L40 FAT registered?

L40 FAT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is L40 FAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 FAT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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