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GV57 GAX

2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,353 mi
Last recorded106,353 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 50065,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 GAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 106,353 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 103,868 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 103,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 99,538 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 99,537 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,390 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,239 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 85,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,646 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 74,306 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 68,444 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 68,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 63,379 miles

advise front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 17 Sep 2015 57,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,600 miles

advise rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 Sep 2013 43,277 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,729 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,380 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 21,396 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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GV57 GAX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV57 GAX, 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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What year was GV57 GAX registered?

GV57 GAX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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