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515 JAF

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,086 mi
Last recorded94,086 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration515 JAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 94,086 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 91,761 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 89,505 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 86,873 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 86,873 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 84,095 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 81,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 79,292 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 79,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 76,242 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 73,496 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,706 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,460 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,456 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 63,440 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,335 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2013 55,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2012 45,225 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,225 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 35,195 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 35,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,437 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators in centre of tread

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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515 JAF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 83,092 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 515 JAF, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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515 JAF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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