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PL07 VCA

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,800 mi
Last recorded118,800 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 VCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 118,800 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 109,961 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 101,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 93,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing lower mount (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 87,833 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 87,826 miles

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

Front roadwheels not fitted in accordance to rims should be on back

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 81,154 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

wipers poor

Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 69,885 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2012 69,876 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 35,992 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 18,370 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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PL07 VCA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL07 VCA, 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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PL07 VCA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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