2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · KV57 XDP
2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 183,188 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,188 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV57 XDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 183,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV57 XDP 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 (KV57 XDP) between September 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e))”.
KV57 XDP Mileage History
- 06/09/2022152,565 mi
- 02/10/2023159,740 mi+7,175 mi
- 18/12/2024172,332 mi+12,592 mi
- 18/12/2024172,334 mi+2 mi
- 12/12/2025183,188 mi+10,854 mi
Average of roughly 9,377 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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