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FV07 UWM

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,678 mi
Last recorded184,678 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 184,678 miles

Offside Front Brake disc back plate insecure

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 184,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc back plate insecure

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 178,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective brackets broke, exhaust corroded and repaired in places (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 178,507 miles

Emissions not tested unable to test properly due to excessive black smoke and blowing exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases under bonnet by down pipe joints / egr pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint pressed in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by anti roll bar link (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective brackets broke, exhaust corroded and repaired in places (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 171,848 miles

((0.90)) 245/40/18 X 4,

ALL SA'S PLASTIC COVERS ETC

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF & OSF INNER FLITCH/SHOCK MOUNT AREAS,,,,,,,,,,,VHSC,!!!! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR & OSR IE'S-PODOT-MONITOR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 169,557 miles

SERV?..245/40/18 X 4,,PLASTICS X 3,,NSF & OSF INNER FLITCH AREAS BEHICND SHOCKS VHSC,,REAR SUS ARMS PLASTIC COVERS ETC,,

Fail 30 Sep 2019 169,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ***********,,FRONT D/COVER ..!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases **********,,REAR EX BOX'S..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 (6.1.2 (a))

SERV?..245/40/18 X 4,,PLASTICS X 3,,NSF & OSF INNER FLITCH AREAS BEHICND SHOCKS VHSC,,REAR SUS ARMS PLASTIC COVERS ETC,,

Pass 3 Oct 2018 162,934 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 156,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Undertrays obscuring some components from view

Pass 6 Mar 2017 137,592 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 127,556 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 127,556 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 120,827 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 107,508 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 93,829 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 93,821 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn low on the inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2011 78,125 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 78,119 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 68,454 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,626 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 UWM 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 70%.

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 UWM, 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 UWM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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