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GJ57 XDT

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

205,159 mi
Last recorded205,159 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 XDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 205,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Reverse light not working

Pass 28 Mar 2025 190,844 miles

Nearside Rear Reverse light out

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 178,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 167,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Fail 3 Apr 2023 167,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Pass 4 Apr 2022 156,956 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45 R17 cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 156,956 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45 R17 cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 140,394 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 140,394 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted disc back plate (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 131,298 miles

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

both front tyres close to 2mm bars

Pass 9 Apr 2019 112,710 miles

noise from n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 8 Apr 2019 112,710 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

noise from n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 10 Apr 2018 94,189 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 93,530 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 85,831 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 78,019 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2015 72,874 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 72,874 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2014 68,282 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2013 64,807 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,979 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,969 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,838 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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GJ57 XDT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GJ57 XDT, 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 GJ57 XDT registered?

GJ57 XDT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 October 2007.

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