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RS53 MRS

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

126,939 mi
Last recorded126,939 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS53 MRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 126,939 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 122,814 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 122,181 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 117,419 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 116,660 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 106,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r lower rose bush wearing

slight play in n/s/f top ball joint

Pass 20 Jan 2020 96,191 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 86,370 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 81,204 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 75,957 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 68,323 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2015 62,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre wear and cracks on inner edge of tread area ,ply or cords not visible

offside front tyre wear on inner edge of tread area

Fail 16 Jan 2015 62,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside front tyre wear and cracks on inner edge of tread area ,ply or cords not visible

offside front tyre wear on inner edge of tread area

offside rear tyre some wear on inner edge of tread area

Pass 8 Jan 2014 58,155 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 51,270 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,225 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 43,980 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 33,206 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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RS53 MRS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RS53 MRS, 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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RS53 MRS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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