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896 GRY

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

201,485 mi
Last recorded201,485 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration896 GRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 201,485 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 201,485 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 199,367 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 192,819 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 192,809 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 185,671 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 174,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 167,145 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 167,145 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 162,341 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 156,413 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 146,213 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 135,416 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 123,996 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 116,087 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 105,818 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 92,347 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 77,646 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 65,064 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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896 GRY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 896 GRY, 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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What year was 896 GRY registered?

896 GRY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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