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AD03 BYD

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,810 mi
Last recorded141,810 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 BYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 141,810 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective OFFSIDE REAR (6.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 127,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 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))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 127,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 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))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 120,009 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Mar 2018 119,997 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2017 115,385 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 109,904 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 105,322 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 96,000 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 96,000 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 83,493 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 79,142 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 71,884 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 69,658 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 56,266 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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AD03 BYD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD03 BYD, 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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AD03 BYD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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