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KV07 VBY

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,325 mi
Last recorded171,325 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV07 VBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 171,325 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 161,379 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 161,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 150,171 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 140,336 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 129,718 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 120,300 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 120,257 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 107,012 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 91,842 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 79,259 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,555 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 66,555 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 58,067 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 58,014 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear exhaust bracket broken

washer bottle leaking

Pass 15 May 2014 46,871 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 23,461 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 14,307 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 14,305 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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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KV07 VBY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KV07 VBY, 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 KV07 VBY registered?

KV07 VBY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 5 July 2007.

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The MOT history for KV07 VBY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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