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BT57 JXC

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,762 mi
Last recorded125,762 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 JXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 125,762 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 125,762 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 121,974 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 9 Jan 2021 121,893 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jul 2019 104,897 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 97,765 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 97,765 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 91,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 87,675 miles

All Four tyres have cuts

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 76,330 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 76,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 68,446 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,241 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2012 46,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2012 46,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside outer rear tyre has few cuts on sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,039 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,314 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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BT57 JXC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT57 JXC, 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 BT57 JXC registered?

BT57 JXC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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