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NJ07 VTO

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,913 mi
Last recorded89,913 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ07 VTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 89,913 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and also slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Slightly damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 86,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 86,266 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 79,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp rear lights slightly damaged (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 71,748 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 71,748 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 63,103 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 63,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 55,821 miles

Damage to both nearside tyre walls

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 49,736 miles

advise inspection limited due to undershields fitted.

advise rear pads 2000 miles and discs worn

advise tracking

advise wear on front discs.

Fail 5 Jun 2013 49,727 miles

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

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

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

advise inspection limited due to undershields fitted.

advise rear pads 2000 miles and discs worn

advise tracking

advise wear on front discs.

Pass 21 May 2012 44,127 miles

advise rear pads getting low

Fail 18 May 2012 44,049 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise rear pads getting low

Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,260 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 35,246 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,675 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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NJ07 VTO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NJ07 VTO, 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 NJ07 VTO registered?

NJ07 VTO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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