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GF57 MGU

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,479 mi
Last recorded86,479 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 MGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 86,479 miles

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

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

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

glow plug light on

Pass 4 Feb 2022 85,004 miles

Central Front glow plug light on

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 83,635 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 83,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 82,640 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 82,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn facing upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel tyre retaining ring not correctly fitted front to rear (5.2.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 81,022 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Jan 2018 77,809 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 75,598 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 72,579 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted preventing full inspection of some items

Pass 24 Nov 2014 68,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 65,245 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

jacking rubber missing on o/s/f

Pass 28 Nov 2012 61,170 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,838 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,598 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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GF57 MGU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF57 MGU, 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 GF57 MGU registered?

GF57 MGU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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