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FG57 KOB

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,040 mi
Last recorded181,040 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 KOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 181,040 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 173,419 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 167,470 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 162,770 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 162,551 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of the front to near side rear metal brake pipe. (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to near side rear metal brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all tyre valve stems show deterioration.

at least 1 light source at the near side rear position lamp is inoperative.

at least 1 light source at the off side rear position lamp is inoperative.

front to off side rear metal brake pipe shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

near side front tyre inner and outer side wall shows damage.

near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm.

off and near side front brake discs show wear.

off and near side front headlamp cleaning device inoperative.

power assisted steering system is noisy on the lock to lock test.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

Pass 26 Aug 2017 155,547 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 147,975 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 146,812 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 146,771 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 131,683 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 116,577 miles

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

small cracks in rear silencers both - slight lift in both lower ball joints -

Pass 4 Mar 2013 101,255 miles

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

rear discs corroded & pads low

Pass 17 Feb 2012 84,396 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 66,794 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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FG57 KOB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG57 KOB, 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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FG57 KOB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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