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AD07 BUF

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,367 mi
Last recorded129,367 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 BUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 129,367 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

play n/s inner rack joint

Pass 12 Feb 2025 124,150 miles

both front suspension link arm bushes perished/worn

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

Fail 12 Feb 2025 124,150 miles

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

both front suspension link arm bushes perished/worn

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

Pass 31 Jan 2024 119,575 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 119,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 114,436 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 114,436 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 109,304 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 103,683 miles

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

eml on

Fail 14 Sep 2020 103,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

eml on

fuel smell but no visable leak

Pass 12 Jun 2019 96,529 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 87,986 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 May 2017 80,006 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 73,318 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 64,955 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 64,955 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 55,849 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,523 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 53,637 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 49,303 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 39,027 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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AD07 BUF 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 76.2%.

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 AD07 BUF, 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 AD07 BUF registered?

AD07 BUF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 May 2007.

Is AD07 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD07 BUF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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