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KA57 GFO

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,192 mi
Last recorded85,192 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 GFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 85,192 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 85,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hangar for back box detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 80,824 miles

front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2024 79,464 miles

Numerous locations on underside of car have surface corrosion.

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 78,832 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 77,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective brace come apart (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 77,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective brace come apart (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 75,389 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 75,389 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 70,993 miles

engine bay/exhaust leak noise

front wheel bearing/ steering slight play

nsf track rod end play close to limit

Pass 13 Nov 2018 67,059 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2018 67,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 62,597 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 62,595 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 58,328 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 53,996 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 45,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 40,254 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 40,249 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,424 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 26,733 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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KA57 GFO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KA57 GFO, 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 KA57 GFO registered?

KA57 GFO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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