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OV07 VKL

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,534 mi
Last recorded173,534 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 VKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 173,534 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 164,358 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 164,352 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 150,898 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 142,509 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 142,504 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 129,589 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 129,589 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 121,644 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015
Pass 19 Aug 2014 102,598 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 102,597 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 86,103 miles

both front tyres slightly out of shape 245 45 17w

Pass 12 Sep 2012 79,669 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 65,160 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,802 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,801 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 VKL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OV07 VKL, 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 OV07 VKL registered?

OV07 VKL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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