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KW07 HLY

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,488 mi
Last recorded137,488 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW07 HLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 137,488 miles

handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal at 16%

Pass 14 Nov 2024 130,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near side rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 124,482 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 wearing low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Nov 2022 118,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 118,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 112,512 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 112,483 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 106,151 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 90,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 84,202 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 May 2017 73,600 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 73,600 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 65,652 miles

Offside Front slight play in wheel

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

Fail 15 May 2015 56,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2015 56,805 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 39,172 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,169 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,050 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge and worn close to limit

rear tyres starting to wear close to limit

Fail 21 Jun 2012 30,050 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge and worn close to limit

rear tyres starting to wear close to limit

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 26,355 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 20,826 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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KW07 HLY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KW07 HLY, 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 KW07 HLY registered?

KW07 HLY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 June 2007.

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