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FV07 EXU

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

173,351 mi
Last recorded173,351 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 EXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 173,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 157,373 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 148,686 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 132,598 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 129,247 miles

Front Suspension unit modified but function not affected low (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 129,247 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension unit modified but function not affected low (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 123,539 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 120,693 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 120,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 112,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 106,970 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 106,970 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 98,500 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 82,248 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,313 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,630 miles

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing needs adjustment.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,018 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 43,522 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,986 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,424 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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FV07 EXU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FV07 EXU, 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 FV07 EXU registered?

FV07 EXU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 April 2007.

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