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S23 VJC

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,807 mi
Last recorded97,807 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 VJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 97,807 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 97,807 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn pressed in to the hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 94,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp broken/exhaust secure enough

Fail 29 Jan 2021 94,350 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp broken/exhaust secure enough

Pass 5 Feb 2020 90,379 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken but exhaust secure enough

Pass 18 Feb 2019 83,076 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 80,316 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 79,692 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 76,158 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner sidewall, suspect has been run flat

Pass 19 Jun 2015 72,566 miles

nearside+offside rear tyres are on the legal limit

Fail 19 Jun 2015 72,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside+offside rear tyres are on the legal limit

Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,352 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jun 2013 63,918 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emissions too clean to sample

Pass 21 Jun 2011 46,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner side

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,632 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls,emmisions too low to register

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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S23 VJC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S23 VJC, 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 S23 VJC registered?

S23 VJC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is S23 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S23 VJC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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