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YK07 XRG

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,243 mi
Last recorded172,243 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 XRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 172,243 miles

Both front fog lamps are not working.

Both front wings, off side head lamp and off side front bumper all have damage.

Both rear coil springs are corroded.

Coolant level is low, shows on dash.

Near side outer sill is heavily damaged.

Off side rear tyre is soft.

Various oil leaks.

Fail 11 Jan 2024 172,243 miles

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

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Indicator repeater, showing sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both front fog lamps are not working.

Both front wings, off side head lamp and off side front bumper all have damage.

Both rear coil springs are corroded.

Coolant level is low, shows on dash.

Near side outer sill is heavily damaged.

Off side rear tyre is soft.

Various oil leaks.

Pass 18 Jan 2023 170,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 170,883 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 165,876 miles

engine management light on

Fail 10 Jan 2022 165,876 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 160,231 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 160,229 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 149,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - rear - next to the joint with flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp stay 'ON' - car is registered before 1st July 2008

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 149,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - rear - next to the joint with flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp stay 'ON' - car is registered before 1st July 2008

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 139,001 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 129,822 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 117,820 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 100,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 100,696 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 94,264 miles

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

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2013 84,880 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 83,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 74,074 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,384 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 57,348 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 40,853 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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YK07 XRG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YK07 XRG, 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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YK07 XRG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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