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BK57 YJV

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,601 mi
Last recorded126,601 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 YJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 126,601 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 126,566 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad location pins insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 119,033 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 113,812 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 108,112 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 100,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material &offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 95,708 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 88,115 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 80,523 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 80,523 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 76,325 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 71,518 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,114 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,981 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 40,483 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 33,245 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear lamp units condensated

Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,245 miles

rear lamp units condensated

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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BK57 YJV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 83,092 miles. This 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 BK57 YJV, 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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BK57 YJV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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