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EN56 VLZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

176,006 mi
Last recorded176,006 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 VLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 176,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 171,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 171,904 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) track arm joint (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 160,659 miles

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

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

TPMS Warning message illuminated

Fail 16 Feb 2022 160,659 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

TPMS Warning message illuminated

Pass 15 Jan 2021 147,080 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 139,069 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 137,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 124,677 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 124,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 116,088 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 105,775 miles

plastic covers under car and bonnet causing restricted view of some components

Fail 4 Nov 2016 105,775 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

plastic covers under car and bonnet causing restricted view of some components

rear exhaust spacer bar broken, exhaust is still secure

Pass 7 Jul 2015 90,715 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 90,713 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 74,227 miles

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 6 Jul 2013 57,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F fog light is insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front (both) washer jets are working with only one jet but provied enough fluid.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 56,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F fog light is insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front (both) washer jets are working with only one jet but provied enough fluid.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,378 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 39,376 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,639 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 30,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2010 21,098 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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EN56 VLZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 EN56 VLZ, 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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EN56 VLZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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