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FD57 ZTX

2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Diesel 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,169 mi
Last recorded118,169 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 50065,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 ZTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 118,169 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 111,021 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 104,656 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 102,603 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 100,926 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 95,128 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 91,167 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 91,165 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 84,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 73,195 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 73,195 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,876 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 54,333 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 49,620 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,418 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 43,417 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,915 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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FD57 ZTX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 65,052 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 Cl 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD57 ZTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD57 ZTX registered?

FD57 ZTX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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The MOT history for FD57 ZTX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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