2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class · 1,770 MOT tests
2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class reliability
2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Classs fail 16.8% of first MOT tests, 59% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 CL-Class years (1,770 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CL-Classs: 20.8%)
- 16.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CL-Classs: 20.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 59% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 87,881
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,770
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 56% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 83% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
Fail rate by area
- Brakes7.3%
- Suspension5.8%
- Tyres4.2%
- Lights and electrics3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
- Wheels0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.58%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.47%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 1.3%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.3%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Parking brake efficiency under half required 1.13%
The parking brake is well below required strength and is unlikely to hold the car on a slope.
Windscreen washers not working 1.13%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.15%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.87%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.34%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.58%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.07%) · Wheel bearing slight play (3.95%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz CL-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class reliable?
2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Classs fail 16.8% of first MOT tests, 59% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 CL-Class years (1,770 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (1.58% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (1.47% of tests), abs warning lamp shows a fault (1.3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class shows 87,881 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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