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FT07 FHS

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,956 mi
Last recorded124,956 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT07 FHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 124,956 miles

both rear tyres are worn

Fail 6 Aug 2019 124,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn lower on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 117,940 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 117,938 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm, downward facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 106,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all springs and shock absorbers weak

Fail 23 Jun 2017 106,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure will not adjust to the left (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all springs and shock absorbers weak

Pass 9 Jun 2016 103,090 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 103,090 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 83,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front windows lowered at time of test

Pass 3 Jul 2014 74,778 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 74,765 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2013 67,703 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 67,703 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring system showing a fault

Pass 27 Jul 2012 59,126 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,403 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 48,028 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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FT07 FHS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FT07 FHS, 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 FT07 FHS registered?

FT07 FHS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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