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OV07 FKS

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,996 mi
Last recorded150,996 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 FKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 150,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 146,584 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 146,584 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 105,650 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 136,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 122,844 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 117,662 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 117,662 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

reduced damping on o/s/r shockabsorber

Pass 15 Jan 2016 110,343 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 103,778 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 98,060 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 98,060 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 84,010 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 66,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 51,557 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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OV07 FKS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FKS, 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 FKS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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