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533 GEW

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

174,348 mi
Last recorded174,348 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration533 GEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 174,348 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 22 Oct 2024 173,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 19 Oct 2023 171,956 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2022 169,074 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 169,072 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm infront of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both arms - bolt to bottom of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm in front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 166,426 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 164,960 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 158,162 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 158,161 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2018 143,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2017 137,240 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2017 137,231 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe to offside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint rear balljoint (2.5.B.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components.

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

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

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 127,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to offside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components.

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.2a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 121,405 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to offside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components.

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 121,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to offside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components.

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 113,856 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 102,633 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 91,495 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 76,778 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 76,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 60,223 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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533 GEW is a 2007 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 76.2%.

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 533 GEW, 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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533 GEW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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