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L111 ART

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

68,500 mi
Last recorded68,500 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 ART
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 68,500 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 68,489 miles

Exhaust system insecure 3 mounts corroded and 1 clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 66,165 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 65,239 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 63,125 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules show slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 60,716 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 58,080 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 56,993 miles

Both front tyres perishing and worn on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2019 54,700 miles

Nearside Front torque arm ball joint noisey

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 52,077 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 48,239 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 48,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 44,837 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smeary on windscreen

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2015 40,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smeary on windscreen

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 38,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres have more wear on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2014 38,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres have more wear on edges

Fail 4 Apr 2013 33,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,735 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 28,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,927 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 23,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,827 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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L111 ART is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L111 ART, 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 L111 ART registered?

L111 ART is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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