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FV56 BXG

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,849 mi
Last recorded126,849 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 BXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 126,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on underbody, chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 12 Nov 2020 124,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2020 124,080 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2019 117,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 111,473 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 101,800 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner tread

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 May 2016 91,025 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2016 91,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2015 79,571 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 79,571 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 66,604 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 66,597 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 53,262 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 49,134 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,484 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,965 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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FV56 BXG 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 75%.

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 FV56 BXG, 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 FV56 BXG registered?

FV56 BXG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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