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SM57 YAO

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,643 mi
Last recorded139,643 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 YAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 139,643 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 134,450 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 126,307 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 120,791 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 116,219 miles

front discs slight corrosion/glazing on inner face

glowplug light on

slight wiper smear

Fail 7 Jan 2022 116,219 miles

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

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

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

front discs slight corrosion/glazing on inner face

glowplug light on

slight wiper smear

Pass 8 Jan 2021 111,787 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

one of the exhaust brackets detached on the offside rear

Fail 7 Jan 2021 111,784 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

one of the exhaust brackets detached on the offside rear

Pass 15 Jan 2020 106,693 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 106,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 98,966 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 92,064 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 80,729 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 70,043 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 47,214 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 47,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,857 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 42,429 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 38,066 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 38,066 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 22,752 miles

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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SM57 YAO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 83,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SM57 YAO, 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 SM57 YAO registered?

SM57 YAO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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