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S500 JLJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,576 mi
Last recorded154,576 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 JLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 154,576 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 144,701 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 140,052 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 134,245 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 134,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 129,437 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 122,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front visible corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 122,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front visible corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 111,215 miles

Both rear tyres tearing on inner sidewall

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 105,772 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 99,584 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 92,999 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 87,132 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 87,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 80,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tail pipes have insecure mounts

Pass 26 Sep 2012 72,739 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 65,127 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 54,357 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)

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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S500 JLJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S500 JLJ, 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 S500 JLJ registered?

S500 JLJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 September 2007.

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