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EN56 VMK

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,545 mi
Last recorded135,545 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 VMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 135,545 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 122,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel has had a weld repair

Fail 4 Dec 2021 122,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear wheel has had a weld repair

Pass 2 Dec 2020 118,960 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 116,732 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 114,051 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 104,627 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 95,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake lamp not working

o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall

oil leak from front engine bay area

Pass 25 Apr 2014 80,029 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 62,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 62,542 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 47,868 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 47,868 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,048 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 29,048 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 28,732 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 27,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 VMK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VMK, 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 VMK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 February 2007.

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