2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · CM02 GAB
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 150,182 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CM02 GAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/07/2026
- 150,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CM02 GAB 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 (CM02 GAB) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
CM02 GAB Mileage History
- 03/07/2023125,322 mi
- 03/07/2023125,322 mi
- 03/06/2024132,431 mi+7,109 mi
- 12/06/2025138,585 mi+6,154 mi
- 04/07/2026150,182 mi+11,597 mi
Average of roughly 8,279 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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