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JG53 CLS

2007 Mercedes-benz 320

Silver Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,750 mi
Last recorded132,750 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 32091,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG53 CLS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model320
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 132,750 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 128,636 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 128,542 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 123,945 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 123,942 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Front as marked (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2020 119,050 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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 5 May 2020 118,917 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Axle insecure mounting missing (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 24 May 2019 113,717 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 106,275 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 106,275 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 99,067 miles

Offside Rear cracking on side wall slightly

under shields fitted engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 83,063 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 83,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

under shields fitted/engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 69,525 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 55,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 45,255 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 45,215 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 40,718 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 26,834 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 36,834 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 28,594 miles

Oil leak

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 320?

Based on 26,334 MOT tests across 2,283 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
4,844
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 956
Brake pipe excessively corroded 672
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 303
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 294
position lamp(s) not working 249
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JG53 CLS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 320 in Silver with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 91,701 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 956 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JG53 CLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JG53 CLS registered?

JG53 CLS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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