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FX57 NKA

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,370 mi
Last recorded156,370 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 NKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2023 156,370 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 153,273 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 153,257 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring carrier holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 151,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 151,903 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit only just over (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk, play is pronounced when prying tyre with bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk, play is pronounced when prying tyre with bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 148,392 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 148,392 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 144,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside / offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside / offside front brake hoses has corrosion to ferrules

under trays and engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Aug 2018 144,820 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside / offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside / offside front brake hoses has corrosion to ferrules

under trays and engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2017 137,330 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside / offside (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

undertrays and engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Aug 2016 131,373 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 131,032 miles

play inner steering arms

Fail 16 Dec 2014 123,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine lamp on

n/s/r tyre has cuts on outer wall

Pass 16 Dec 2014 123,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine lamp on

n/s/r tyre has cuts on outer wall

Pass 23 Dec 2013 113,534 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 113,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 104,000 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 94,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2010 24,821 miles

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

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

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

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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FX57 NKA 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 63.2%.

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 FX57 NKA, 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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FX57 NKA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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