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OV07 FKM

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,296 mi
Last recorded185,296 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 FKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 185,296 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

front disc & pads low

slight play in steering joints both side

Pass 14 May 2020 181,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 165,565 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 147,991 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 141,605 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Oct 2017 141,605 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2016 130,199 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front inner wheel rim repaired

Fail 19 Oct 2016 130,199 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front inner wheel rim repaired

Pass 17 Oct 2015 117,407 miles

Engine oil deposits noted on undertray

Nearside Front wheel rim repaired

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres worn heavily inner edges

Offside front tyre inner edge heavily worn

Fail 17 Oct 2015 117,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine oil deposits noted on undertray

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres worn heavily inner edges

Offside front tyre inner edge heavily worn

Pass 6 Sep 2014 105,106 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 105,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 105,081 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,911 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Fail 10 Sep 2013 99,882 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2012 92,352 miles

slight wear to edges on o/s/f tyre

Fail 31 Aug 2012 92,182 miles

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

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

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

slight wear to edges on o/s/f tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2011 80,895 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 80,892 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 64,492 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 64,477 miles

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

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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OV07 FKM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OV07 FKM, 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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OV07 FKM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 May 2007.

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