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RL07 LAA

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

173,465 mi
Last recorded173,465 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL07 LAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2024 173,465 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm,upward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt down facing,ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced n/s flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

centre rear exhaust brace weld broken

Pass 11 Jan 2023 162,083 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 155,603 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 146,223 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 130,380 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 130,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 115,412 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 94,791 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 88,812 miles

all tyres wearing on inner tread

front tyres have deep cuts on outer sidewall no cords showing, tyres in poor condition

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2015 85,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F tyre has surface cracks

O/S/R exhaust bracket holder corroded off

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

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

Rear brake flexi hoses cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

offside front/rear tyres cut on outer sidewalls cords not showing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 76,566 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2012 65,604 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 52,469 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,427 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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RL07 LAA 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 86.7%.

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 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 RL07 LAA, 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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RL07 LAA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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