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OW56 EEG

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

178,546 mi
Last recorded178,546 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW56 EEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 178,546 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 176,113 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 173,922 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 171,338 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 168,937 miles

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

Offside rear tyre minor cut

Fail 14 Jan 2022 168,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear tyre minor cut

Pass 14 Jan 2021 167,098 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 165,528 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 165,528 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 162,687 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 159,312 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 155,064 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 155,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 151,513 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 151,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 145,618 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 145,618 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 133,784 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 118,919 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 118,919 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 103,682 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 83,512 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 61,650 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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OW56 EEG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OW56 EEG, 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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OW56 EEG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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