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W31 ACM

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,357 mi
Last recorded87,357 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW31 ACM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 87,357 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 87,357 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 87,287 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 87,275 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipes excessively corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 86,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth, no wires showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth, no wires showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 85,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 82,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2018 82,977 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded from inner said (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 77,532 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 77,530 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lift (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 59,321 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 56,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner shoulders

Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 43,328 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 37,660 miles

advise o/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 7 Dec 2010 24,217 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,061 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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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W31 ACM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W31 ACM, 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 W31 ACM registered?

W31 ACM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 April 2007.

Is W31 ACM safe to buy?

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