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FH07 VBP

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,118 mi
Last recorded168,118 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 VBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 168,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 May 2021 168,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 164,956 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 156,549 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 151,511 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 151,510 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 143,122 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 134,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust mounting broken exhaust still secure

nearside front road wheel repaired

nearside front tyre worn uneven inner edge

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 20 Apr 2015 124,560 miles

Offside rear brake pipe unable to inspect fully as coated in grease.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 124,259 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 113,130 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 101,380 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 90,922 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 90,922 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,166 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,662 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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FH07 VBP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH07 VBP, 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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FH07 VBP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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