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LT57 MZJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,884 mi
Last recorded155,884 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 MZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 155,884 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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 155,460 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 155,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (+ smoke from exhausts) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket detached from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes slight binds (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 155,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 152,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 159,069 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 141,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 141,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 132,145 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 132,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2020 127,660 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 119,481 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 108,551 miles

vehicle fitted with undershield not allowing full inspection of underside items.

Fail 19 Jan 2018 108,551 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

vehicle fitted with undershield not allowing full inspection of underside items.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 107,242 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 107,242 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 105,129 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (rear sections) (3.6.B.2c)

unable to fully check underside items due to shields fitted .

Fail 27 Jan 2016 105,129 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (rear sections) (3.6.B.2c)

unable to fully check underside items due to shields fitted .

Pass 3 Feb 2015 100,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front door windows are tinted, but they are still visible to look through.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 94,639 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 82,804 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 57,502 miles

front shock absorbers becoming weak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 32,640 miles

nearside front and offside rear jacking rubber blocks missing in sills

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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LT57 MZJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LT57 MZJ, 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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LT57 MZJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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