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N12 HOJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

213,847 mi
Last recorded213,847 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 HOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 213,847 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 209,758 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 205,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

os lower ball joint perished

slight play nsf track rod

Fail 16 Jul 2020 205,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 196,495 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 196,495 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 181,803 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 168,606 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 168,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 154,266 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 154,266 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 138,256 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2015 138,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 116,009 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 90,554 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 87,150 miles

Brake fluid reservoir not visable

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic over sills fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 80,104 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 67,943 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 67,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N12 HOJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N12 HOJ, 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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N12 HOJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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