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GL56 UYW

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,173 mi
Last recorded134,173 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 UYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 134,173 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 124,032 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 124,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Feb 2024 118,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 108,668 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside headlight washer not working first used before 1.9.2009

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 23 Jan 2023 108,664 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside headlight washer not working first used before 1.9.2009

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Jan 2022 93,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Jan 2021 77,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 25 Jan 2021 77,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Jan 2020 63,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Jan 2019 49,203 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 49,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 38,124 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 37,828 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 36,773 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 33,852 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 32,488 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 31,020 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 26,640 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 26,640 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 23,681 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 18,748 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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GL56 UYW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 83,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GL56 UYW, 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 GL56 UYW registered?

GL56 UYW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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