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M18 FXC

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

172,430 mi
Last recorded172,430 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 FXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 172,430 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 172,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 169,215 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 165,924 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 161,319 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 156,493 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 156,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 155,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 153,557 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 150,935 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 147,041 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs slightly lipped/worn

Pass 30 Apr 2016 136,900 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 124,404 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 104,817 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 87,646 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 79,742 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,889 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 66,889 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front discs worn

Pass 28 Aug 2010 55,308 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,180 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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M18 FXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M18 FXC, 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 M18 FXC registered?

M18 FXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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