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X23 JKY

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,742 mi
Last recorded84,742 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX23 JKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 84,742 miles

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

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 74,236 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 69,970 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 67,711 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 66,174 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

engine cover/s and undertray/s fitted obscuring view

Fail 25 Oct 2021 66,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front o/s front bonnet catch slightly insecure

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

engine cover/s and undertray/s fitted obscuring view

Pass 5 Nov 2020 62,658 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 59,535 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 55,935 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 52,578 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2017 52,578 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 48,330 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 48,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,965 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 42,965 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,577 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,079 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 34,079 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,979 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,205 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,178 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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X23 JKY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X23 JKY, 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 X23 JKY registered?

X23 JKY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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