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B7 RUE

2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

149,013 mi
Last recorded149,013 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 50065,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 RUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 149,013 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 143,747 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 135,065 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 126,950 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 118,095 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 112,621 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 102,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 78,760 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 59,499 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,615 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 55,615 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 51,660 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 worn on inner and outer edges +tread starting to crack

Fail 20 Oct 2015 51,659 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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)

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges +tread starting to crack

Pass 20 Oct 2015 51,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened esp both inners (3.5.1i)

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 worn on inner and outer edges + tread is starting to crack

Pass 15 Oct 2014 46,950 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 43,572 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 43,522 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ENGINE CHECK LAMP ON CONSTANTLY

SLIGHT WHEEL BEARING PLAY BOTH FRONT WHEELS

Pass 30 Oct 2012 41,736 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,069 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 25,610 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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B7 RUE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 65,052 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B7 RUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B7 RUE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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