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BT56 XRV

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,990 mi
Last recorded211,990 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 XRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2025 211,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear light broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2024 186,862 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 183,462 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 175,024 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 160,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 160,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 214,209 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

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

undercovers fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2019 214,203 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2018 111,430 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 104,198 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,319 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 88,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush On hub (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush On outer arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush On hub. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Top arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play About to drop off. (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2015 74,939 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 68,490 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 68,490 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 66,469 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 57,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 50,132 miles

front tyres inner tread low

Pass 23 Dec 2010 42,568 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 34,325 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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BT56 XRV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT56 XRV, 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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What year was BT56 XRV registered?

BT56 XRV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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