2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS 5.0L Petrol · D20 DAO
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS (5.0L, petrol). First registered 19/07/2005. Recorded mileage 136,793 miles. MOT valid until 02/11/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 4966cc
D20 DAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 136,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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D20 DAO Mileage History
- 13/07/2023130,399 mi
- 24/07/2024134,337 mi+3,938 mi
- 24/07/2024134,338 mi+1 mi
- 31/07/2025136,538 mi+2,200 mi
- 03/11/2025136,793 mi+255 mi
Average of roughly 2,767 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D20 DAO 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 2005 Mercedes-Benz Cls (D20 DAO) between July 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 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: Suspension (7 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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