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GN57 VXP

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,990 mi
Last recorded138,990 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN57 VXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 138,990 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 129,897 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 129,805 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected DOOR MIRRIOR (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury N/S/F AND O/S/F WINGS (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam NO BULB (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/F AND O/S/F ALL SO BOTH SIDE INNER WALL HAS LUMP ALL THE WAY ROUND (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 119,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 104,816 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 95,851 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 93,843 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 93,842 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 85,436 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 85,436 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 72,315 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,416 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 58,351 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,786 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 48,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre starting to crack on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2010 31,417 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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GN57 VXP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GN57 VXP, 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 GN57 VXP registered?

GN57 VXP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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