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BG07 AHD

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,063 mi
Last recorded131,063 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 AHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 131,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 131,063 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 124,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Manufacturer's Plate Value Illegible

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 124,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Manufacturer's Plate Value Illegible

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 119,092 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 118,959 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufacturer's Plate Value Illegible

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 113,705 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 107,214 miles

Smell of diesel under bonnet but unable to identify any system leaks due to engine cover being fitted, all visible components appear dry

Pass 9 Oct 2020 99,812 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres worn to wear bars

Front brake discs worn and pads getting very low

Vehicle only just meet exhaust emissions figures

Vehicle smokes on acceleration but not excessively

Pass 22 Oct 2019 93,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 87,538 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 81,217 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicator bars in centre of tread

headlamp light output appears reduced

Fail 16 Oct 2017 81,217 miles

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

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on edges of tread

Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear indicator bars in centre of tread

headlamp light output appears reduced

Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,550 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,994 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 66,994 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 59,165 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2013 51,222 miles

full under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2012 44,645 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,011 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,070 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,970 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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BG07 AHD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 83,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BG07 AHD, 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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BG07 AHD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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