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AJ57 WBN

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,574 mi
Last recorded150,574 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 WBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 150,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 150,574 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 132,446 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 121,355 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 121,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 116,885 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 116,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front to rear wheels reversed. Offset different.

Pass 14 May 2021 113,309 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 113,286 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing "Locking" stud missing from all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 100,465 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 100,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 96,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 90,277 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 90,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Also chaffing on anti roll bar (1.1.11 (c))

Front under tray insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2017 82,352 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 74,839 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 74,839 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front road wheel should be fitted to rear axle as per instructions embossed on inner rim

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 68,337 miles

front brake pads worn low

undershield and engine covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 11 Aug 2015 67,298 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 57,340 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,504 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing edges.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,863 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 45,863 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,992 miles

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 are wearing on inner edge's

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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AJ57 WBN 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 AJ57 WBN, 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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AJ57 WBN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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