2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.5L Petrol · 120 DC
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 76,787 miles. MOT valid until 03 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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120 DC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 76,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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))”.
120 DC Mileage History
- 22/08/202370,302 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
- 05/10/202676,787 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 2,078 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz CLS (C219)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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