2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS · 6,478 MOT tests
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS reliability
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLSs fail 33% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 15 CLS years (6,478 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLSs: 24%)
- 33%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLSs: 24%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 117,419
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,478
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- 2008 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.4% of tests fail here (111% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 76% 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 CLS
Fail rate by area
- Suspension12.7%
- Lights and electrics10%
- Brakes9.6%
- Tyres9.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Steering3.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.45%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.87%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.92%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.78%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.66%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.13%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.51%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.02%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.2%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (7.97%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.33%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.68%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS reliable?
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLSs fail 33% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 15 CLS years (6,478 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.45% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (3.87% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.92% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS shows 117,419 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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