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BL56 LCJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,669 mi
Last recorded93,669 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 LCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 93,669 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 92,846 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 92,752 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 92,691 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 92,564 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 92,444 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 90,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

under tray covers fitted covering components

Fail 15 Jan 2020 90,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pin bent and not mounted correctly (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

under tray covers fitted covering components

Pass 31 Jan 2019 88,283 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 1 Feb 2018 81,659 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 74,128 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 65,654 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 56,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 45,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 45,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,364 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 41,364 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 35,208 miles

sterring column noisy when turned from locked to lock but no free play observed

Pass 10 Jan 2011 30,441 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 25,924 miles

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

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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BL56 LCJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BL56 LCJ, 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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BL56 LCJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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