2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · JF04 HRF
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 135,832 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2007
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,832 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
JF04 HRF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 135,832 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.
JF04 HRF 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 (JF04 HRF) between June 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
JF04 HRF Mileage History
- 20/06/2024131,462 mi
- 20/06/2024131,462 mi
- 03/07/2025133,297 mi+1,835 mi
- 27/04/2026135,832 mi+2,535 mi
- 27/04/2026135,832 mi
Average of roughly 2,361 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: Average
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