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VU07 EKX

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,779 mi
Last recorded147,779 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 EKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 147,779 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 135,801 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 126,372 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 126,371 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 116,560 miles

advice on further look at front to rear metal brake pipes unable to check properly due to underside floor covers

advice on further look at rear hand brake o/s and n/s

Pass 21 Jan 2021 110,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 110,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 110,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside front road wheel marked for rear but fitted on front, secure and not fouling body

Pass 21 Oct 2019 108,484 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 105,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear sections of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 101,051 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

Fail 11 Oct 2017 101,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,953 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 96,951 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner part (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner part (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,295 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 84,294 miles

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

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)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 72,732 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 62,435 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 2 Nov 2012 49,237 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 49,206 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 34,539 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 34,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,536 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 19,052 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 18,925 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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VU07 EKX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VU07 EKX, 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 VU07 EKX registered?

VU07 EKX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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