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L20 KGL

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,996 mi
Last recorded137,996 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 KGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 137,996 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody has surface rust

Pass 16 Nov 2022 134,378 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 128,935 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2021 128,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2020 124,136 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 124,134 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 116,326 miles

Engine Cover & Under Trays Fitted

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 116,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to nearside rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to offside front flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to offside rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Cover & Under Trays Fitted

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 114,023 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 110,793 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 102,188 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 102,183 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 90,342 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 90,342 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front alloy wheel has (rear axle only) stamped on inner bead rim

Pass 28 Aug 2014 77,430 miles

offside front alloy has (Rear Axle Only) stamped on inside of rim.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,733 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,287 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 52,286 miles

Nearside Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,222 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,738 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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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L20 KGL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L20 KGL, 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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L20 KGL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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