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WF57 HYJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

152,545 mi
Last recorded152,545 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 HYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 152,545 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 152,377 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyre low level indicator

Pass 19 May 2021 133,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union corroded, pipe goes behind a cover (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2021 133,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 117,451 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 117,451 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing All 4 locking wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 102,561 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 102,561 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 100,200 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 100,200 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 99,340 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)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 99,340 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 14 Sep 2016 93,425 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 93,425 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 84,170 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 84,168 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 77,172 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 77,172 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 66,243 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 61,222 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 61,222 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,769 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,073 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 49,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside 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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WF57 HYJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 WF57 HYJ, 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 WF57 HYJ registered?

WF57 HYJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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