2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.5L Petrol · 120 DC
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 76,752 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 3498cc
120 DC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/09/2026
- 76,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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120 DC Mileage History
- 26/08/202269,358 mi
- 22/08/202370,302 mi+944 mi
- 16/09/202472,081 mi+1,779 mi
- 28/08/202573,157 mi+1,076 mi
- 11/09/202676,752 mi+3,595 mi
Average of roughly 1,828 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
120 DC 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 (120 DC) between August 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
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