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GF57 XFJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

191,530 mi
Last recorded191,530 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 191,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 184,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 170,448 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 9 Feb 2023 170,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyre pressure monitoring system fault

Pass 9 Nov 2021 165,363 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer mirror indicator lens broken .

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 135,583 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 104,454 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 82,455 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 80,436 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 75,071 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 68,176 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 68,174 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 63,627 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 58,898 miles

nearside side repeter lense damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2013 58,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside side repeater lense damaged

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 55,831 miles

nearside front road wheel inner bead rim slightly distorted

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2012 55,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front road wheel inner bead rim slightly distorted

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2011 46,794 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,188 miles

both rear tyres low

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 XFJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XFJ, 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 XFJ registered?

GF57 XFJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 November 2007.

Is GF57 XFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF57 XFJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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