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EF56 XJK

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,751 mi
Last recorded157,751 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 XJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 157,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 157,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 156,760 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 155,392 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 151,722 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 150,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 145,666 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 141,495 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 123,376 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 118,456 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE,NEARSIDE THRUST ARM BUSHES SLIGHT CRACKING. (2.4.G.2)

Front UNDERTRAYS DAMAGED.

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES/CUTS.

Offside Front REPEATER LENSE CONDENSATION.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65% WEAR (3.5.1g)

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

SUSPECT PUNCTURE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.

WATER INGRESS IN BOOTSPACE AREA.

Fail 7 Feb 2017 118,453 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

ADVISE ENGINE OIL TOP-UP.

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE,NEARSIDE THRUST ARM BUSHES SLIGHT CRACKING. (2.4.G.2)

Front UNDERTRAYS DAMAGED.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES/CUTS.

Offside Front REPEATER LENSE CONDENSATION.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65% WEAR (3.5.1g)

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

SUSPECT PUNCTURE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.

WATER INGRESS IN BOOTSPACE AREA.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 106,562 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 94,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 94,853 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 85,285 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 85,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 74,699 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 61,191 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,616 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 38,866 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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EF56 XJK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF56 XJK, 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 EF56 XJK registered?

EF56 XJK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 January 2007.

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