2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS 5.0L Petrol · J44 VCR
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (5.0L, petrol). First registered 02 May 2007. Recorded mileage 119,720 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2007
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J44 VCR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 119,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J44 VCR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mercedes-Benz Cls (J44 VCR) between January 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
J44 VCR Mileage History
- 27/01/2023103,015 mi
- 30/01/2024114,701 mi+11,686 mi
- 13/02/2024115,043 mi+342 mi
- 28/04/2025119,720 mi+4,677 mi
- 28/04/2025119,720 mi
Average of roughly 7,424 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz CLS (C219)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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