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SO56 KXX

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,065 mi
Last recorded144,065 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO56 KXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 144,065 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 144,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2016 143,734 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 137,261 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall of tyre ply or cords not showing at time of test.

Fail 18 Mar 2015 127,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall of tyre ply or cords not showing at time of test.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 133,326 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 133,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 111,063 miles

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

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

offside front and nearside front fog lamp broken lens

Fail 7 Mar 2012 111,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside front and nearside front fog lamp broken lens

Pass 27 Jan 2011 103,955 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 78,193 miles

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

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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SO56 KXX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 SO56 KXX, 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 SO56 KXX registered?

SO56 KXX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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