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BD57 VLR

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,529 mi
Last recorded198,529 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 VLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 198,529 miles

Coil Springs/Rear Suspension arms & Related components corroded/rusty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside/Nearside front headlight lens slightly deteriorated/poor image

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside/Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 198,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil Springs/Rear Suspension arms & Related components corroded/rusty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside/Nearside front headlight lens slightly deteriorated/poor image

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside/Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 187,709 miles

(Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2024 187,704 miles

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

(Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2023 177,199 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 162,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front outer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 151,296 miles

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

Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 151,296 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 131,541 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger detatched from pipe but not causing exhaust system to be insecure

undertray damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2019 131,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger detatched from pipe but not causing exhaust system to be insecure

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

undertray damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2018 115,529 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 97,409 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 94,567 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 90,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 90,666 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 85,498 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 79,452 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 73,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2011 62,171 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 47,598 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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BD57 VLR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD57 VLR, 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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BD57 VLR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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