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BF57 WBK

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,766 mi
Last recorded167,766 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 WBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 167,766 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 167,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower/rear arm / ball joint facing down/shock mounts too it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 154,611 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 154,580 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 144,266 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 144,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 131,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 131,871 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint/pointing upwards/goes through shock absorber/mounts in hub assy.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 116,895 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 116,892 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 103,817 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 91,150 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 91,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm continental 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 75,980 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 75,929 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 62,736 miles

damage to offside rear tyre outer side wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2012 45,575 miles

offside mirror/side repeter lense damaged, sharp edge coverd by tape

Pass 7 Oct 2011 28,313 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2010 16,235 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 16,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 WBK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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