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SH57 FMF

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,219 mi
Last recorded117,219 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 FMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 117,219 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 116,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2023 110,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2022 103,673 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 93,946 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,704 miles

Rear NS + OS tyres worn / stepped on inner edges

Fail 1 Oct 2020 87,697 miles

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

Rear NS + OS tyres worn / stepped on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2019 79,341 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 63,641 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 63,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2018 61,001 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 57,368 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 57,368 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 54,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 50,003 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 46,251 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 40,312 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,988 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 29,987 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SH57 FMF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH57 FMF, 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 SH57 FMF registered?

SH57 FMF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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