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MT07 SZU

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,949 mi
Last recorded122,949 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT07 SZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 122,949 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 10 Nov 2023 117,292 miles

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 117,275 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

screen wash fluid leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2022 109,495 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Nov 2022 109,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 102,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 99,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 99,387 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 92,486 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn slightly on inside edges

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2019 92,482 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both rear tyres worn slightly on inside edges

Pass 7 Nov 2018 80,907 miles

Exhaust tailpipes fouling rear bumper

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Nov 2017 76,158 miles

All brake discs lipped on inside edge

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust tailpipes fouling rear bumper

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2017 76,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

All brake discs lipped on inside edge

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust tailpipes fouling rear bumper

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2016 74,590 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Undertrays ftted obscuring view of underside

Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,594 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 65,611 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 64,296 miles

oil leak around sump pan of automatic gearbox

slight damage at nearside front alloy wheel

Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,845 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Jun 2011 36,448 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,448 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,577 miles

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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MT07 SZU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT07 SZU, 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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MT07 SZU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 June 2007.

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