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WM56 VBJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Maroon Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,663 mi
Last recorded118,663 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM56 VBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 118,663 miles

EML Illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2020 118,660 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

EML Illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 111,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 111,226 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 105,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 97,908 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Rear REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 9 Feb 2017 97,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Rear REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 83,336 miles

both front tyres have sidewall damage.

condensation in rear light units

driver seat belt starting to fray

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush starting to perish

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,801 miles

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

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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WM56 VBJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Maroon with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WM56 VBJ, 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 WM56 VBJ registered?

WM56 VBJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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