CarVerify

Free Car Check

WU57 WKW

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,241 mi
Last recorded142,241 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 WKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 142,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 142,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 139,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 137,945 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 134,907 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 130,890 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 130,856 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 126,020 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 114,374 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 101,498 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 89,517 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 89,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bad on inside edge no cords present (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 80,372 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,161 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 73,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 66,321 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,588 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 59,584 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,166 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 44,763 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 44,762 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,388 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 28,175 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
Full Mercedes-benz Cls reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WU57 WKW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WU57 WKW, 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

How do I check the history of WU57 WKW?

You can check the full history of WU57 WKW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WU57 WKW registered?

WU57 WKW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 September 2007.

Is WU57 WKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU57 WKW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU57 WKW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WU57 WKW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.