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SG5788T

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

229,980 mi
Last recorded229,980 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG5788T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 229,980 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 225,508 miles

Nearside Front Rack end has slight play

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 215,442 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 207,672 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 199,832 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 192,898 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 175,479 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 175,479 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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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SG5788T is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SG5788T, 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 SG5788T registered?

SG5788T is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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