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YY57 CAV

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,016 mi
Last recorded129,016 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 CAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 129,016 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 129,011 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 121,289 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Sep 2022 121,280 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2021 106,738 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2020 98,148 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 86,158 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 75,928 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 75,928 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 64,631 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 64,631 miles

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)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 54,156 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 54,156 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 37,279 miles

n/s front tyre close to wear indicators

some corrosion on brake pipes to o/s + n/s front flexy hoses

Fail 31 Jul 2015 37,203 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s front tyre close to wear indicators

some corrosion on brake pipes to o/s + n/s front flexy hoses

Pass 10 Feb 2014 23,098 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 22,353 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 19,168 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 19,168 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 15,704 miles

Slight corrosion on inside edge of rear brake discs

Pass 12 Oct 2010 13,171 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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YY57 CAV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY57 CAV, 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 YY57 CAV registered?

YY57 CAV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 October 2007.

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