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DX57 VHU

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,565 mi
Last recorded146,565 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 VHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 146,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 141,081 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) only slight ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 137,696 miles

Covers fitted

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (will most likely want replacing before next mot) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake discs deteriorated

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2021 137,696 miles

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

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges + perished

Covers fitted

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (will most likely want replacing before next mot) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2020 134,655 miles

Both rear brake pipes have corrosion

Both rear tyres very badly worn on inner edges

Covers fitted

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear brake discs lipped

Rear pads getting low

Fail 22 Oct 2020 134,650 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Both rear brake pipes have corrosion

Both rear tyres very badly worn on inner edges

Covers fitted

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear brake discs lipped

Rear pads getting low

Pass 9 Jul 2019 130,036 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 124,461 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 118,976 miles

Both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge

Eml light on

Engine covers/undertrays

Front brake pads looked to be low

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner egde

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 18 Jul 2017 118,976 miles

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

Both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge

Eml light on

Engine covers/undertrays

Front brake pads looked to be low

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner egde

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jul 2016 105,607 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 93,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 77,988 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 68,145 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 68,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 58,405 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 58,402 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NSF tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 10 Jun 2011 54,632 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,749 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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DX57 VHU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DX57 VHU, 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 DX57 VHU registered?

DX57 VHU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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