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KV57 FCU

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,003 mi
Last recorded95,003 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 FCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 95,003 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides ( covered, dirt ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake light 50%

noise from under vehicle

Fail 5 Jan 2026 95,003 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides ( covered, dirt ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake light 50%

noise from under vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2025 86,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 86,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 86,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 86,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 79,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play in hub close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 79,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play in hub close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 75,968 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 75,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2019 73,058 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 70,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2017 66,949 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2016 63,545 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

tyres have worn edges

Pass 5 Oct 2015 59,573 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 56,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,286 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 49,769 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,203 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,005 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,482 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 38,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KV57 FCU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KV57 FCU, 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 KV57 FCU registered?

KV57 FCU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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