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H12 RGX

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,238 mi
Last recorded156,238 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 RGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 156,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 154,097 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 154,036 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box corroded and split holed and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged On outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 149,836 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 147,329 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 142,487 miles

Nearside Front stabiliser link slight play

Offside Front steering inner joint slight play but not excessive

Pass 14 Jan 2021 136,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 2 Jan 2021 136,315 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover lose

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre damage to inner wall

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyres removed before test from rear seats and boot

Pass 3 Dec 2019 129,236 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 11 Dec 2018 121,883 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 121,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 114,597 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 108,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 108,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 106,254 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 106,254 miles

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

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 88,598 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre side wall damage

Fail 2 Oct 2014 88,598 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre side wall damage

Pass 20 Sep 2013 76,371 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 64,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres slightly perished

slight cut in n/s front tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2011 64,083 miles

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

all under centre of car covered can not see some items to test

front brake discs slightly rusty

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,488 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 52,488 miles

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

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

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

all under centre of car covered can not see to test

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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H12 RGX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H12 RGX, 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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H12 RGX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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