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EF57 UYJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

203,991 mi
Last recorded203,991 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 UYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 203,991 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 190,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear road springs corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2018 190,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear road springs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 168,465 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 168,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 146,064 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder no cords visible at time of test

o/s/f torque strut bush partially split

Fail 18 Feb 2015 125,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 125,131 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 98,280 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 83,665 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 62,254 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight cut on nearside rear outer tyre wall

slight cuts on nearside front outer tyre wall

Fail 9 Jun 2012 62,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight cut on nearside rear outer tyre wall

slight cuts on nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 8 Oct 2010 44,024 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 44,024 miles

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

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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EF57 UYJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EF57 UYJ, 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 EF57 UYJ registered?

EF57 UYJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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