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KU57 VWJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,832 mi
Last recorded48,832 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 VWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 48,832 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 47,674 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 47,672 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 46,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage on inside and outside sidewalls

Nearside Front wheel is damaged in the inside and outside rim

Nearside side indicator repeater lens is damged

Offside Front suspension sensor has play in its ball joints

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket is corroded/damaged , but exhaust is secure

Fail 15 Oct 2024 46,220 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has damage on inside and outside sidewalls

Nearside Front wheel is damaged in the inside and outside rim

Nearside side indicator repeater lens is damged

Offside Front suspension sensor has play in its ball joints

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket is corroded/damaged , but exhaust is secure

Pass 1 Sep 2023 45,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 41,549 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 38,065 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2021 38,060 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 32,545 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 27,958 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 26,359 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 26,332 miles

Fuel system component leaking Around top of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres cracking in tread.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 25,410 miles

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 19,759 miles

Rear tyres cracked.

Fail 20 Feb 2015 19,752 miles

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

Rear tyres cracked.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,761 miles

Both rear & o/s/f tyres cracking on inner edge of tread.

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,076 miles

Rear tyres cracked.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 15,605 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 14,283 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 14,275 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 13,470 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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KU57 VWJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue 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 KU57 VWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU57 VWJ registered?

KU57 VWJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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The MOT history for KU57 VWJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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