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HK56 HLW

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

92,082 mi
Last recorded92,082 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 HLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 92,082 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 85,937 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 84,010 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded/cracked

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward arm ball joint worn and dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 81,923 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 79,452 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 78,840 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 78,833 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 78,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 78,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,148 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyre valves perished

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

both rear exhaust boxes removed, but system not excessively noisy

both rear tyre treads cracked

n/s/f whel rim bent

Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,618 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 73,434 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 69,301 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,513 miles

all four tyres are worn on the inner edges

Fail 26 Mar 2015 67,497 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,873 miles

n/s rear sidewall tyre damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2014 63,873 miles

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

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

n/s rear sidewall tyre damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,040 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 59,040 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,023 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 58,799 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and sidewall damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2012 58,799 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,659 miles

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

offside rear tyre3mm,cracking and worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2011 50,659 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre 3mm,cracking and worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2010 44,088 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge of tread!

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 34,569 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 34,418 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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HK56 HLW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HK56 HLW, 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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HK56 HLW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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