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E1 SBS

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,379 mi
Last recorded165,379 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 SBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 165,379 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 165,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 163,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 163,456 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 160,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog light inop

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 149,123 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 149,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 139,263 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 124,565 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 18 May 2016 124,565 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 114,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2014 104,531 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 99,798 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 96,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 27 Oct 2011 92,494 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 88,154 miles

crack in outer casing of offside rear silencer

Pass 17 Sep 2010 87,573 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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E1 SBS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E1 SBS, 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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E1 SBS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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