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L16 SST

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,953 mi
Last recorded108,953 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 SST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 108,953 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 108,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 102,853 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 95,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 91,559 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 85,771 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2021 83,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear steel upwright (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,462 miles

Both front brake pipes showing a degree of corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake efficiency only just met

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 82,462 miles

Both front brake pipes showing a degree of corrosion

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Park brake efficiency only just met

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 81,868 miles

All four tyres starting to crack 245/45/17

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake only just met requirements

full length under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2018 79,607 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 79,607 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested Due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,548 miles

Full body under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jul 2016 76,260 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 73,050 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 68,595 miles

Both front tyres cracking on side wall

Both rear tyres wearing low

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 65,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2013 65,180 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low & brake discs worn

Pass 1 May 2012 61,669 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 59,393 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,339 miles

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

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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L16 SST is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L16 SST, 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 L16 SST registered?

L16 SST is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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