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HF56 BYB

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

197,405 mi
Last recorded197,405 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 BYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 197,405 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 185,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 181,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint pointing up (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 181,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint pointing up (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 276,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 256,488 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 235,635 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 137,454 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 131,312 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 123,187 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 119,295 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 114,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 108,659 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 103,028 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 97,064 miles

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)

tested in wet condition

Pass 20 Jan 2010 89,950 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 89,939 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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HF56 BYB 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 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF56 BYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF56 BYB registered?

HF56 BYB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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The MOT history for HF56 BYB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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