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MT57 VCA

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,364 mi
Last recorded88,364 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 VCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 88,364 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 85,266 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,035 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 82,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 73,099 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 67,847 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 67,849 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 61,494 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 57,881 miles

Both rear tyres cracking within tread

NS front tyre has damage to the outer rim protector

Undertray's fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 57,881 miles

Both rear tyres cracking within tread

NS front tyre has damage to the outer rim protector

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Undertray's fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,567 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,360 miles

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

Nearside front lower ball joint has play (axial lift)but not considered excessive at present.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,195 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r tyre worn low

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2012 31,195 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r tyre worn low

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2011 21,736 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 12,333 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cuts in side wall

Fail 17 Nov 2010 12,333 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cuts in side wall

park brake pedal anti slip missing

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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MT57 VCA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MT57 VCA, 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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What year was MT57 VCA registered?

MT57 VCA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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