Official DVLA Record

2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS 5.0L Petrol · 31 AE

31 AE

2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS (5.0L, petrol). First registered 22/07/2005. Recorded mileage 127,917 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
Year / Origin
2005
MOT Status
Valid until 27/06/2024
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
127,917 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 5.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/06/2024
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
4966cc

31 AE Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2023
  • 127,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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31 AE Mileage History

  1. 19/08/200822,859 mi
  2. 13/08/200937,806 mi+14,947 mi
  3. 14/08/200937,901 mi+95 mi
  4. 13/09/201053,459 mi+15,558 mi
  5. 13/09/201053,459 mi
  6. 27/06/201274,669 mi+21,210 mi
  7. 27/06/201274,669 mi
  8. 18/06/201384,334 mi+9,665 mi
  9. 26/06/2014101,037 mi+16,703 mi
  10. 27/06/2014101,058 mi+21 mi
  11. 17/06/2015108,301 mi+7,243 mi
  12. 10/06/2016113,174 mi+4,873 mi
  13. 16/06/2017117,922 mi+4,748 mi
  14. 14/06/2018119,727 mi+1,805 mi
  15. 18/06/2018119,728 mi+1 mi
  16. 24/07/2019122,543 mi+2,815 mi
  17. 29/06/2021125,000 mi+2,457 mi
  18. 29/06/2022127,005 mi+2,005 mi
  19. 28/06/2023127,917 mi+912 mi

Average of roughly 7,072 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

31 AE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 21:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Cls (31 AE) between August 2008 and June 2023.

The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 28 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 32 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: “Nearside Power steering ram leaking rack n/s (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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