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SP56 HKW

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,229 mi
Last recorded140,229 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 HKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 140,229 miles

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

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

Offside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres inner edge wear

Pass 11 Oct 2021 135,897 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 131,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

slight play at both front wheels

Pass 25 Sep 2019 124,030 miles

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

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

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

emissions not detected

Fail 24 Sep 2019 124,030 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

emissions not detected

Pass 25 Sep 2018 115,991 miles

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

emissions not detected

slight play at both front wheels

Pass 8 Sep 2017 107,184 miles

both brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

slight play at nearside front wheel

Pass 24 Sep 2016 98,380 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 98,380 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,832 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 79,118 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 79,118 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 69,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 53,126 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 37,082 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2011 25,626 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 21,104 miles

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

Offside Inner Front 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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SP56 HKW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 SP56 HKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP56 HKW registered?

SP56 HKW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is SP56 HKW safe to buy?

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