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AJ55 BBB

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,085 mi
Last recorded95,085 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 BBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 95,085 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 92,668 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 87,047 miles

brake pad warning message displayed

Pass 17 Oct 2022 80,950 miles

Both rear exhaust hanger broken

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 80,696 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both rear exhaust hanger broken

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 74,264 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 72,248 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 68,426 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,298 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 43,935 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 33,687 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 29,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR Tyre is cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2014 28,500 miles

N/S/R tyre cracks developed

Service light on the dashboard

Pass 3 Jun 2013 26,938 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 23,768 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 23,768 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 17,758 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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AJ55 BBB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AJ55 BBB, 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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AJ55 BBB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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