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FM07 TAV

2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,048 mi
Last recorded100,048 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 50065,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 TAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 100,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge attention soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency lower than o/s/r

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall cut, not to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint, attention soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil attention soon. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge attention very soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 85,812 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 74,240 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 59,571 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 48,815 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 48,182 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 44,537 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 44,537 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 43,178 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 40,773 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 37,847 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 34,151 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 29,182 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 24,649 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,123 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 21,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 17,522 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 13,796 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 13,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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FM07 TAV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM07 TAV, 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 FM07 TAV registered?

FM07 TAV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 10 August 2007.

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The MOT history for FM07 TAV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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