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RV57 AAF

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Beige Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,227 mi
Last recorded135,227 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 AAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 135,227 miles

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW

POSSIBLE DIESEL LEAK N/S AREA OF ENGINE BA, UNABLE TO IDENTIFY SOURCE DUE TO UNDERSIDE COVERS

Pass 26 Sep 2024 126,718 miles

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW AT 17%

Fail 26 Sep 2024 126,718 miles

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

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

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW AT 17%

Pass 2 Oct 2023 118,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 118,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 106,410 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 106,214 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 93,850 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WEARING ON INNER EDGE

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN SMOOTH IN CENTRE SECTION OF TYRE, CONSTRUCTION OF BOTH TYRES IS DISTORTED BY STRUCTURE FAILURE

CUT IN N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL, NO CORDS EXPOSED

POSSIBLE PUNCTURE IN N/S/R

Fail 2 Nov 2021 93,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WEARING ON INNER EDGE

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN SMOOTH IN CENTRE SECTION OF TYRE, CONSTRUCTION OF BOTH TYRES IS DISTORTED BY STRUCTURE FAILURE

CUT IN N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL, NO CORDS EXPOSED

POSSIBLE PUNCTURE IN N/S/R

Pass 29 Oct 2020 82,174 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 82,161 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front tyres heavily worn inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2020 79,090 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 Apr 2019 65,159 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 60,131 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 47,237 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 43,562 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 40,754 miles

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

centre brake light not working

offside rear tyre close to twi mark

Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,279 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,510 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 14,372 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 11,022 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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RV57 AAF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Beige with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RV57 AAF, 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 RV57 AAF registered?

RV57 AAF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 December 2007.

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