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CUL 11S

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,492 mi
Last recorded175,492 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUL 11S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 175,492 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front castor arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre worn on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged rear perished/cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 175,492 miles

Road wheel badly distorted nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside rear tyre inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Road wheel fractured nearside front (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front castor arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre worn on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged offside rear and nearside rear perished/cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 167,354 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 160,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Outer bellows damaged (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 160,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Outer bellows damaged (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 154,760 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 154,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 146,285 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 137,634 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 137,634 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 128,281 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 128,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 110,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 90,846 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 73,590 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CUL 11S is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CUL 11S, 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 CUL 11S registered?

CUL 11S is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 August 2007.

Is CUL 11S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUL 11S shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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