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R123 ALM

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,565 mi
Last recorded98,565 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 ALM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 98,565 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 138,830 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 138,830 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users steering ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 125,331 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 108,252 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 90,368 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2015 80,473 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 80,473 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 76,404 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 76,404 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 69,924 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 69,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,909 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 61,909 miles

Nearside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 53,414 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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R123 ALM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R123 ALM, 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 R123 ALM registered?

R123 ALM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 October 2007.

Is R123 ALM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 ALM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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