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AF07 YYC

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,329 mi
Last recorded165,329 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 YYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 165,329 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2025 165,329 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2024 163,031 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 163,031 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 156,130 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 156,025 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 151,082 miles

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

TESTED in wet conditions

Fail 14 Sep 2022 151,080 miles

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

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

TESTED in wet conditions

Pass 9 Sep 2021 140,018 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes slightly corroded at flexi hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 128,010 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 117,282 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 112,979 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 103,821 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front steering arm inner joint play slightly

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 93,266 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear brake discs lipped/worn slightly

Fail 6 Jan 2016 93,263 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear brake discs lipped/worn slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2015 85,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake discs lipped slightly

Fail 15 Jan 2015 85,408 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake discs lipped slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2014 77,435 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 77,348 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)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 69,507 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 59,963 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 51,169 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2010 38,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 38,389 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AF07 YYC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF07 YYC, 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 AF07 YYC registered?

AF07 YYC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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