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J1 MMU

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,890 mi
Last recorded139,890 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 MMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 139,890 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 139,883 miles

air bag may have fault

Fail 24 May 2019 139,883 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2018 133,605 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

air bag may have fault

handbrake only just met the minimum requirements

Fail 1 Dec 2018 133,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake only just met the minimum requirements

Pass 29 Nov 2017 118,774 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 118,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,309 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 81,056 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust support rear

Fail 6 Nov 2014 81,056 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust support rear

Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,931 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 68,931 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs poor due to corrosion

front brake pads appear low

n/s/rear tyre on limit

o/s/front tyre close to limit

srs light on dash

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/rear tyre on limit

Pass 15 Dec 2010 57,169 miles

Brake pipes have been greased and are partially covered by undertrays

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)

SRS light stays on after engine start

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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J1 MMU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J1 MMU, 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 J1 MMU registered?

J1 MMU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 December 2007.

Is J1 MMU safe to buy?

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