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S5 DYD

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,643 mi
Last recorded169,643 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 DYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 169,643 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 167,498 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 164,550 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 162,753 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 162,753 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 157,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 154,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 151,377 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 146,752 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 146,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 136,689 miles

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

both front tyres worn outer edges

engine management light on

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 136,689 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres worn outer edges

engine management light on

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 115,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spring control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spring control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 115,740 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spring control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spring control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 94,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 94,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,689 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 58,500 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 57,624 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 55,507 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 43,442 miles

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

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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S5 DYD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 6,208cc petrol 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 S5 DYD, 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 S5 DYD registered?

S5 DYD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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