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FL56 OTA

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Brown Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,537 mi
Last recorded60,537 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 OTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 60,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 59,424 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 59,424 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 58,175 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 57,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 54,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 54,392 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 52,301 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 52,301 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 51,384 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 51,384 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 49,050 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 46,787 miles

o/s rear tyre worn

rear no plate!!!

Pass 16 Jan 2017 44,593 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 40,409 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 37,276 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 32,535 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 32,534 miles

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 30,078 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 25,844 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 22,165 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low (2.5mm)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 16,986 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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FL56 OTA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Brown with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 83,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FL56 OTA, 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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What year was FL56 OTA registered?

FL56 OTA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 February 2007.

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