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PA53 WAT

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Gold Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,345 mi
Last recorded121,345 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA53 WAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 121,345 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 112,550 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 106,486 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 99,298 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2021 87,207 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 86,597 miles

high level brake light not working

underbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 20 Jan 2021 86,597 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

high level brake light not working

underbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 5 Dec 2019 85,821 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 84,779 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

high level brake light not working

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 7 Dec 2018 84,779 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

high level brake light not working

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 13 Dec 2017 82,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake light not working

Fail 13 Dec 2017 82,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake light not working

offside front mudguard insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2016 81,151 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 81,151 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 70,632 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2014 66,601 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,306 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 63,306 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 61,467 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 58,180 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 54,351 miles

Tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Oct 2011 54,351 miles

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

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

Tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2010 30,683 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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PA53 WAT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Gold with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PA53 WAT, 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 PA53 WAT registered?

PA53 WAT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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