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HJ57 NFO

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,460 mi
Last recorded119,460 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 NFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 119,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded around the chassis leg and up to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge heavily worn - borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded around the chassis leg and up to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front OSF tapered bearing has more play than NSF

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 115,993 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play tapered bearing has more movement in that the other side. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shields are partially insecure on both sides.

Rear strap between exhaust pipes is broken

Fail 3 Feb 2025 115,780 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of the two joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge of tread - within centre 3/4 of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge of tread - within centre 3/4 of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall has multiple bulges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play tapered bearing has more movement in that the other side. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shields are partially insecure on both sides.

Rear strap between exhaust pipes is broken

Pass 2 Feb 2024 110,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded just before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play has more play in than the nearside front. Believed to be tapered bearings that should have a little bit of paly in them. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 110,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded just before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play has more play in than the nearside front. Believed to be tapered bearings that should have a little bit of paly in them. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 103,299 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 96,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread shoulder is worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread shoulder is worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 88,018 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 86,169 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 84,900 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 80,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 77,740 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 70,411 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 61,676 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 52,225 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 52,225 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 43,600 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,587 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,191 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,136 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 31,134 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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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HJ57 NFO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HJ57 NFO, 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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HJ57 NFO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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