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GV57 XZJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,696 mi
Last recorded136,696 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 XZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 136,696 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 136,696 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 129,846 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 129,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 123,382 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 114,060 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits o/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 4 Dec 2018 114,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Nov 2017 104,427 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 96,055 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 96,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 84,944 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 75,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Fail 15 Dec 2014 75,709 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fliud slightly low

n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 62,527 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 50,621 miles

rear tyres worn close to 2mm

Pass 7 Dec 2011 39,542 miles

o/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge rear tyres slight wear on outer edges

Pass 9 Dec 2010 26,299 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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GV57 XZJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GV57 XZJ, 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 GV57 XZJ registered?

GV57 XZJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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