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R123 MCV

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,305 mi
Last recorded102,305 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 MCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 102,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 100,013 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 98,721 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under body.

Pass 1 Dec 2022 96,374 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2021 93,498 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 93,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm connected with shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 89,952 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 81,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front with shock absorber mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

full under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2018 73,817 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 May 2018 73,816 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 May 2017 63,438 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 63,426 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 61,056 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 61,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 56,063 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,864 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,268 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 40,430 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 34,437 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 25,523 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 MCV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R123 MCV, 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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R123 MCV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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