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VK57 TYZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,423 mi
Last recorded132,423 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 TYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 132,423 miles

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

pad warning light on

Pass 5 Nov 2020 121,998 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 121,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to brake hoe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 95,234 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted preventing access/inspection of components

Fail 4 Apr 2019 95,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted preventing access/inspection of components

Pass 20 Feb 2018 76,694 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 73,392 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 73,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessive wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,145 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 48,859 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 35,572 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 35,572 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 32,141 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,605 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 27,490 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,380 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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VK57 TYZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK57 TYZ, 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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VK57 TYZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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