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SK57 LNJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,567 mi
Last recorded88,567 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 LNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2023 88,567 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Both inner rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 82,718 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 and scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 74,912 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 74,910 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 71,200 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 58,701 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 54,882 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on sidewall

Fail 10 May 2018 54,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 4 May 2017 52,380 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 52,378 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 49,660 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 49,660 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 46,692 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 46,692 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 43,716 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 39,981 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 34,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2012 34,832 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2010 25,650 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LNJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SK57 LNJ, 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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SK57 LNJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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