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DK57 VLN

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

272,571 mi
Last recorded272,571 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 VLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 272,571 miles

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

engine management light iluminated

front under tray insecure

Fail 22 Jan 2018 272,376 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken off (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very large tear down to cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine management light iluminated

front under tray insecure

nsr fog lamp inop

power steering pipes wet with oil but no visible leak

Oil leak all under vehicle (bad) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 236,660 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm )(strong advise (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

exhaust hanger broke centre pipe

vibration noise through car on idle

Pass 25 Jun 2015 206,001 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Jun 2015 206,001 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 167,355 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 167,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 128,972 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 128,972 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 102,310 miles

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

T.P.M.S light lit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/f wheel arch

damage to n/s/r rear wheel arch

front brake pads appear low

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 12 May 2011 60,620 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 50,251 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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DK57 VLN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK57 VLN, 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 DK57 VLN registered?

DK57 VLN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 September 2007.

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