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R555 BAK

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,500 mi
Last recorded139,500 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 BAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 139,500 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 139,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear[rear end] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively sat on drive shaft (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire insecurs

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 129,872 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 124,501 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 119,810 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view aot zon [a] (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 116,318 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 116,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 111,285 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 111,285 miles

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 107,170 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 103,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 103,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 98,401 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 85,581 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 85,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 72,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,804 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 58,786 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,716 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 46,716 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,429 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 30,258 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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R555 BAK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R555 BAK, 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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R555 BAK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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