2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · D3 JHF
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 135,780 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D3 JHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 135,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D3 JHF 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 (D3 JHF) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
D3 JHF Mileage History
- 11/06/2024123,777 mi
- 12/06/2025129,737 mi+5,960 mi
- 12/06/2025129,746 mi+9 mi
- 10/06/2026135,780 mi+6,034 mi
- 10/06/2026135,780 mi
Average of roughly 6,012 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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