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GL02 JAX

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

177,531 mi
Last recorded177,531 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 JAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 177,531 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 172,010 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 172,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 165,684 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 158,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 152,076 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 146,690 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 146,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 143,681 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 143,681 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2019 138,987 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 138,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 132,682 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 132,682 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 128,655 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 128,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 124,933 miles

Covers over engine and floor restrict full inspection

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

Wipers poor at clearing screen

Pass 10 Feb 2015 120,238 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 117,637 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 117,637 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 112,142 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,255 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 97,133 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 86,453 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 85,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GL02 JAX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GL02 JAX, 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 GL02 JAX registered?

GL02 JAX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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