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BF57 VZT

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

194,080 mi
Last recorded194,080 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 VZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 194,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 187,499 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 185,853 miles

Central Exhaust clamp broken/cracked

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 185,840 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust clamp broken/cracked

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 183,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR + OSR + OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust joiner clamps corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 183,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged + twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR + OSR + OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust joiner clamps corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 181,217 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components. Under trays fitted obscuring some underside

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 177,018 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded and fractured

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Wheel not fitted in accordance to manufacturers instructions

Pass 18 Oct 2018 159,657 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

exhaust centre flange cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2017 135,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2016 108,879 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components .

Pass 1 Oct 2015 83,013 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 18 Sep 2014 57,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 54,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 49,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake discs worn

advise off side rear tyre,wearing lower on middle

Pass 31 May 2012 44,088 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 39,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 33,214 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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BF57 VZT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BF57 VZT, 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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What year was BF57 VZT registered?

BF57 VZT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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