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E5 DSS

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

168,301 mi
Last recorded168,301 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 DSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 168,301 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 165,056 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 158,122 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 158,122 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 155,233 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 150,122 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 145,434 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 143,122 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 136,545 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 133,536 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 119,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 111,870 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 105,444 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 98,652 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 92,351 miles

Nearside front tyre wall cut on inner edge.

Offside front tyre wall cut on inner edge.

Fail 19 Sep 2012 92,346 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre wall cut on inner edge.

Offside front tyre wall cut on inner edge.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 76,365 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 60,039 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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E5 DSS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E5 DSS, 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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E5 DSS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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