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YP57 ZGU

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,850 mi
Last recorded129,850 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 ZGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2024 129,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning in lock to lock check (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 115,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner shoulder through to secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner shoulder through to secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Jun 2023 115,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner shoulder through to secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner shoulder through to secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 May 2023 113,374 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rearward vertical (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Apr 2022 102,631 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 102,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 96,953 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 96,953 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 88,668 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 81,016 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 77,025 miles

under body tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,684 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 70,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 16 May 2015 62,451 miles

N/S/F alloy for rear axle only

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

Fail 16 May 2015 62,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

N/S/F alloy for rear axle only

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 49,417 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2014 49,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,374 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,082 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Fail 11 Jan 2013 41,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 35,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2010 29,402 miles

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

Offside 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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YP57 ZGU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YP57 ZGU, 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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YP57 ZGU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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