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FV07 PKN

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

226,426 mi
Last recorded226,426 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 226,426 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side of the vehicle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side of the vehicle. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 223,655 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 223,484 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2021 203,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 195,655 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inside of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 191,675 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 191,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 187,814 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on inside of tread

Fail 12 May 2018 187,814 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on inside of tread

Pass 4 May 2017 183,470 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 174,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear tyres worn slightly on inside of tread

Pass 30 Apr 2015 153,634 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges (close to cords)

O/s/r exhaust mounting broken

Play in both front inner tie rod joints (steering)

Play in both rear suspension lower arm outer rose joints/bushes

Rear brake discs poor condition

Slight damage to both front wheel inner bead rims

all brake pipes corroded/pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2014 124,487 miles

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

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

multiple chips in windscreen

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 25 Apr 2014 124,487 miles

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

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

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

multiple chips in windscreen

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 10 May 2013 95,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 11 May 2012 70,889 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)

Pass 13 May 2011 44,810 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 31,603 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 31,063 miles

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

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 PKN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FV07 PKN, 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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FV07 PKN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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