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WF57 OTJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,382 mi
Last recorded82,382 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 OTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 82,382 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 77,901 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 77,899 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 65,959 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 54,381 miles

Nearside front inner steering rack joint worn.

Nearside rear tyre scrubbing and low on inner edge.

Slight corrosion to brake lines underneath

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside front cross strut ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside front upper. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 54,376 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both rear tyres and offside front scrubbing and low on inner edges.

Nearside front inner steering rack joint worn.

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Slight corrosion to brake lines underneath

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside front cross strut ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside front upper. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 42,976 miles

Both front torque arm bushes leaking oil, slight

Nearside front tyre scrubbing and low on inner edge

Small crack in lower part of windscreen, offside.

Fail 21 Sep 2021 42,971 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front and discs in poor condition, corroded and lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both front torque arm bushes leaking oil, slight

Nearside front tyre scrubbing and low on inner edge

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2020 36,133 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing and low on inner edges

Both front upper balljoints slight play,

Both rear lower arms slight corrosion

Front discs lipped and some corrosion to inner face.

Front subframe slight corrosion.

Nearside rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge and bald, slight perishing and cracking to tyre face.

Rear level sensor broken

Pass 24 Sep 2019 35,053 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 31,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 31,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 28,290 miles

NSF tyre sidewall cut

Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,980 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,359 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 20,802 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 20,802 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 17,448 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 17,448 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 14,621 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)

glow plug light on

Pass 26 Sep 2011 11,854 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 9,473 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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WF57 OTJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OTJ, 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 WF57 OTJ registered?

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

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