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7228 DP

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,848 mi
Last recorded153,848 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7228 DP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 153,848 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 153,848 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 151,552 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 147,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 143,319 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 139,415 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 135,581 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 131,274 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 118,579 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 114,991 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre starting to wear low on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2017 106,138 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 106,137 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 93,867 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 81,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 81,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2014 70,632 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 70,632 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 60,408 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 51,077 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 51,077 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,218 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 33,597 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 33,030 miles

both front tyre have slight wear to edge of tyres

Fail 10 Feb 2010 33,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre have slight wear to edge of tyres

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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7228 DP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 7228 DP, 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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7228 DP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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