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JJ55 BYE

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Purple Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

135,001 mi
Last recorded135,001 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ55 BYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 135,001 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 129,740 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 124,603 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 119,596 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 118,740 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Fail 1 Mar 2022 118,726 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Pass 7 Dec 2020 115,397 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 110,529 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 102,409 miles

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 11 Dec 2017 95,737 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 91,930 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 87,011 miles

Both rear tyres just legal

Nearside front hub ball joint has slight play

Pass 31 Dec 2014 83,191 miles

Anti slip pad off parking brake lever missing

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak from rear of engine on the near side

Pass 11 Jan 2014 76,316 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2012 72,270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 68,953 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,547 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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JJ55 BYE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Purple with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JJ55 BYE, 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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JJ55 BYE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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