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GL07 ZWU

2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,407 mi
Last recorded121,407 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 50065,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 ZWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 121,407 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 117,013 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 115,830 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 115,829 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 115,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear most (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 10 Nov 2017 108,034 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in tread

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Off side repeater lens broken

Fail 6 Nov 2017 107,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 99,718 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 90,412 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 78,719 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)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 78,718 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,571 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,603 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 62,602 miles

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,413 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,598 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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GL07 ZWU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 65,052 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 Cl 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL07 ZWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GL07 ZWU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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