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J888 RVO

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,432 mi
Last recorded156,432 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 RVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 156,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back pipes @ tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to back pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All @ flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 15 Apr 2024 154,611 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 152,528 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 149,430 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 149,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 145,682 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 124,071 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 116,717 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 116,702 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 104,742 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 96,726 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 96,725 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 81,427 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 78,791 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 73,444 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 62,718 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 62,718 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 40,361 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,710 miles

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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J888 RVO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J888 RVO, 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 J888 RVO registered?

J888 RVO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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