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A15 VCB

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,613 mi
Last recorded165,613 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 VCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 165,613 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing badly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head light glass is frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks have reduced damping (5.3.2 (d))

coolant level saying low

Fail 29 Jan 2026 165,613 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing badly on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head light glass is frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks have reduced damping (5.3.2 (d))

coolant level saying low

Pass 31 Dec 2024 158,588 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 149,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 149,615 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 142,839 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 142,837 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 132,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 132,444 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 125,493 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

vehicle only just meets required smoke levels

Fail 19 Feb 2020 125,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front wipers poor

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken

undertrays fitted

vehicle only just meets required smoke levels

Pass 12 Feb 2019 119,242 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

number plate lamp deteriorated

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

vehicle only just meets emissions limits

Pass 23 Feb 2018 113,373 miles

o/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

o/s/f lower ball joint boot damaged

o/s/r brake pipe very corroded

number plate lamp deteriorated

o/s track rod end boot damaged

play in both n/s and o/s lower ball joints

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Feb 2017 105,185 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low 3mm

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2016 97,494 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 90,078 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 80,043 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 80,037 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,372 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 68,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,118 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,175 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,681 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 31,679 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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A15 VCB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 A15 VCB, 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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A15 VCB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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