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VA06 FNT

2006 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,419 mi
Last recorded112,419 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls81,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 FNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 112,419 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak under engine

Fail 13 Feb 2023 112,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns/os (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak under engine

Pass 14 Feb 2022 103,199 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 99,528 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 86,733 miles

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

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

front reg plate damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2020 86,731 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front reg plate damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2019 71,902 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 71,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 71,325 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 71,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 64,728 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 64,728 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of hub (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 56,072 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 53,403 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 53,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,008 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,127 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 5 Jul 2012 26,850 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 22,906 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 18,609 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 14,041 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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VA06 FNT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VA06 FNT, 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 VA06 FNT registered?

VA06 FNT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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