2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · Y3 LUS
2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2017. Recorded mileage 36,632 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y3 LUS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 36,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y3 LUS 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 (Y3 LUS) between May 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
Y3 LUS Mileage History
- 01/05/202423,956 mi
- 13/05/202424,501 mi+545 mi
- 29/04/202529,588 mi+5,087 mi
- 31/03/202636,632 mi+7,044 mi
- 31/03/202636,632 mi
Average of roughly 6,623 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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