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SK57 LMX

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,019 mi
Last recorded159,019 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 LMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 159,019 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 151,259 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 144,366 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 137,656 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 137,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured wheel fractured on inner rim as marked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 129,871 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 123,785 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 123,761 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator wear indicator light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe in front of wheel as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe in front of wheel as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join to flexi hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join to flexi hose as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 113,152 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 113,139 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 102,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 91,042 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 90,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 86,727 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 80,226 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 69,057 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 57,364 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 16,980 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 16,980 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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SK57 LMX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SK57 LMX, 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 SK57 LMX registered?

SK57 LMX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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