2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · JW57 ELM
2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 May 2017. Recorded mileage 48,594 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JW57 ELM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
- 48,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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JW57 ELM 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 2017 Mercedes-Benz Cls (JW57 ELM) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
JW57 ELM Mileage History
- 27/07/202335,644 mi
- 28/07/202335,671 mi+27 mi
- 24/07/202441,410 mi+5,739 mi
- 15/07/202548,593 mi+7,183 mi
- 16/07/202548,594 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,569 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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