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BF57 VZX

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,020 mi
Last recorded124,020 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 VZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 124,020 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 124,020 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both n/s and o/s from the flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both n/s and o/s from the flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 122,151 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 118,762 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 118,744 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 116,146 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 111,218 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 111,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 105,119 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 100,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 88,658 miles

o.s.r tyre worn on the inside

Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,070 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 64,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 50,298 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 47,060 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 38,246 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 38,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 29,803 miles

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

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 VZX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VZX, 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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BF57 VZX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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