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MV56 FYM

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,078 mi
Last recorded124,078 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 FYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 124,078 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 124,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint in hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 108,422 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 10,325 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 100,963 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 89,285 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 80,105 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 75,330 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 75,324 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 71,197 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 70,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 65,650 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all the rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 65,650 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all the rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 60,636 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 54,670 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 50,265 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,240 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,355 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,087 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,714 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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MV56 FYM 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 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MV56 FYM, 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 MV56 FYM registered?

MV56 FYM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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