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YX57 XEE

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

163,355 mi
Last recorded163,355 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 XEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 163,355 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 157,455 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective in front of rear exhaust boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 157,442 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective in front of rear exhaust boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 150,690 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 144,666 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 138,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 130,274 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 130,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 116,430 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 102,057 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))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 101,734 miles

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

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 90,260 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 90,260 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2017 78,339 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 75,693 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 75,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 70,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,524 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 65,015 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 60,937 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 55,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 55,132 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,408 miles

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

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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YX57 XEE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YX57 XEE, 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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YX57 XEE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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