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ML57DFA
2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2987cc
General Information
- Registration ML57DFA
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model CLS
- Year 2007
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2987cc
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- Expires 28 Oct 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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90 Total Defects Recorded
29 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,069 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 118,069 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 118,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Around inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track conrol arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple around inner edge , no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine visible on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective By diff (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Exhaust mounting defective Rear of differential (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
27 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,663 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm , slight vertical lift , marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Dripping from undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very badly worn around inner edge , no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very badly worn around inner edge , no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust mounting defective After rear differential (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
7 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,408 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective By differential , corroded & broken away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
8 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,221 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2023 22 Jun 202626 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,047 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside 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))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,953 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2021 22 Jun 202631 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,609 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2020 22 Jun 202618 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,866 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
24 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,056 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2019 22 Jun 20261 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,256 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 95,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,317 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2017 22 Jun 20267 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,658 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2016 22 Jun 202612 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,437 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2015 22 Jun 20262 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,437 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
8 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,958 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,250 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2013 22 Jun 202614 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 49,616 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,811 MI
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ML57DFA was registered on 2007-09-29
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