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ME02 VLE

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

255,316 mi
Last recorded255,316 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 VLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 255,316 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 255,316 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 250,651 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 250,651 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 241,384 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 237,062 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at parts

N/S number plate light not working

Rear tyres 2-4 mm

Pass 8 Oct 2019 235,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

advice front exhaust bracket deteriorated

advice rear exhaust deteriorated

advice rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

advice slight corrosion on n/s front brake pipe

advice small chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2018 135,402 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 234,408 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 220,963 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 17,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 194,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside headlamp washer jet arm remains out after use - fouls cover.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 194,436 miles

nearside headlamp washer jet arm remains out after use - fouls cover.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 160,930 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 160,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 129,370 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 129,370 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

play in o/s rack end

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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ME02 VLE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ME02 VLE, 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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ME02 VLE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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