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PF57 OBU

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

209,863 mi
Last recorded209,863 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 OBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 209,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both recommend replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

park brake long travel and only just met requirements

Pass 12 Feb 2020 200,961 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 182,562 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 167,142 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 155,334 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 157,214 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror side repeater damaged exposing sharpness (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper damaged exposing sharpness (6.1.C.1)

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Nearside Rear lamp lense damaged cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2016 151,609 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 131,581 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Jan 2015 131,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Jan 2014 117,351 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 102,189 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 102,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 91,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f upper balljoint has lift

Fail 20 Dec 2011 91,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 75,769 miles

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

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

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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PF57 OBU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 PF57 OBU, 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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PF57 OBU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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