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J17 MTN

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,632 mi
Last recorded162,632 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 MTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 162,632 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear boot lid button not working

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Oct 2023 162,514 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate number = 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) steering not smooth on lock to lock test. undertrays fitted at time of test. (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear boot lid button not working

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2022 155,264 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 148,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 148,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Axle bush missing?

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 142,287 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 142,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 134,423 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 131,215 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 128,904 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 96,743 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 81,720 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 54,519 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 53,171 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 49,442 miles

Cut in outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre not deep enough to show reinforcement cords or ply

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,027 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 18,834 miles

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

o/s and n/s rfont tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Mar 2010 18,834 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s rfont tyres worn on inner edges

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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J17 MTN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J17 MTN, 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 J17 MTN registered?

J17 MTN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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