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K15 AYU

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

217,375 mi
Last recorded217,375 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 AYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 217,375 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

head light lens dull

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s washer jet

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Sep 2025 217,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

head light lens dull

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s washer jet

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Sep 2024 211,755 miles

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2023 197,039 miles

head light lens dull

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s rear interior door handle missing

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2022 173,260 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s mirror glass cracked

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2021 148,941 miles

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

fuel smell

head light lens dull

n/s mirror glass cracked

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Sep 2021 148,941 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

fuel smell

head light lens dull

n/s mirror glass cracked

too clean to record smoke reading

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2020 131,009 miles

headlight lens dull

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Sep 2020 131,009 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

headlight lens dull

rear exhaust brace broken

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Aug 2019 123,634 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 113,169 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 112,079 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 97,386 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 97,386 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 85,339 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 58,602 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 69,085 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,371 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,018 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 53,018 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 41,132 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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K15 AYU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K15 AYU, 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 K15 AYU registered?

K15 AYU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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