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KB57 FCA

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,925 mi
Last recorded167,925 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 FCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 167,925 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 157,455 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 153,110 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2022 145,326 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 145,326 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 136,837 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 136,837 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 131,461 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 131,458 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level on min

Pass 2 Feb 2019 126,243 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 126,243 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 120,280 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 112,826 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 112,826 miles

Fuel system component leaking from engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam pattern weak (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 94,287 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,538 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 73,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 64,658 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 64,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 57,618 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 57,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 53,219 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 53,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 48,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/R Tyre tread is cracking

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 41,331 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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KB57 FCA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KB57 FCA, 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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KB57 FCA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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