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LS57 VTJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,500 mi
Last recorded161,500 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 VTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 161,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 158,465 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 152,818 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 148,425 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2019 148,423 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 136,817 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 113,600 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear exhaust bracket weak

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2016 88,874 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Front n/s and o/s inner edge

Fail 18 May 2016 88,874 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Front n/s and o/s inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2015 75,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 59,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

baby seat n/s/r

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 10 Jul 2014 59,019 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

baby seat n/s/r

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2013 42,697 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 36,183 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 26,499 miles

both front tyres wearing inner tread and o/s/f cut in tread

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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LS57 VTJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS57 VTJ, 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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LS57 VTJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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