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GM07 ERS

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,730 mi
Last recorded121,730 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM07 ERS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 121,730 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2026 121,728 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2025 118,458 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

slight play in both front wheels

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2024 115,610 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective end section of exhaust, hangers corroded and broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 115,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective end section of exhaust, hangers corroded and broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Oil level below minimum, topped up for smoke test.

Pass 17 Apr 2023 110,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 107,690 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm's front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 105,755 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Bothside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 103,973 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear lens cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2019 100,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2018 96,466 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside centre to rear exhaust hanging bracket broken away from pipe

Fail 9 Mar 2018 96,466 miles

Electrical wiring insecure rear parking sensors (1.9.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside centre to rear exhaust hanging bracket broken away from pipe

Pass 2 Mar 2017 91,699 miles

Glow plug light on constant

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,959 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 83,959 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 74,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 74,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,846 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,538 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 45,806 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 45,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,389 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 24,890 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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GM07 ERS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 GM07 ERS, 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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GM07 ERS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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