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FV56 PYL

2007 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,495 mi
Last recorded128,495 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl61,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 PYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 128,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 125,665 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 125,661 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 125,639 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 120,821 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 120,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 116,969 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 111,678 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 111,671 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Single Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 108,491 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 105,247 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 99,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

slight noise from power steering pump

Fail 18 Jan 2019 99,890 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

slight noise from power steering pump

Pass 9 Jan 2018 91,898 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 82,889 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 77,307 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 77,294 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2014 65,263 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 65,246 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 58,416 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,162 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 40,690 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,735 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 25,132 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 25,132 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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FV56 PYL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 61,332 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 Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV56 PYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV56 PYL registered?

FV56 PYL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 30 January 2007.

Is FV56 PYL safe to buy?

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