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EJ57 EVT

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,106 mi
Last recorded149,106 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 EVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 149,106 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 145,020 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 137,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outter side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 137,657 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outter side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 130,308 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 130,308 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 121,508 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 121,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 113,692 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 106,839 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 106,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 97,806 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 87,987 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2016 77,408 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 77,408 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 66,944 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in rubbing strip

Nearside Rear 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 8 Aug 2014 57,286 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,436 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 49,881 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 46,053 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 34,194 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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EJ57 EVT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EJ57 EVT, 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 EJ57 EVT registered?

EJ57 EVT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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