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AK57 XRJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,154 mi
Last recorded202,154 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 XRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 202,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 198,601 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to shock absorber, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2025 198,336 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Next to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Next to shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Next to shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 189,184 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 178,681 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 171,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on air

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2021 169,843 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 169,843 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 162,187 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 162,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 146,861 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 138,232 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 138,232 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 133,313 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 133,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 118,507 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 118,507 miles

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)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 112,716 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2014 112,715 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smell of diesel from under bonnet

Pass 19 Dec 2013 99,442 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 82,303 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 130,296 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 78,590 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 78,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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AK57 XRJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey 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 AK57 XRJ, 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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AK57 XRJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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