2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.5L Petrol · A8 DJR
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.5L, petrol). First registered 10 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 59,805 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A8 DJR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2025
- 59,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A8 DJR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Cls (A8 DJR) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
A8 DJR Mileage History
- 11/08/202258,223 mi
- 24/07/202358,764 mi+541 mi
- 29/07/202459,295 mi+531 mi
- 30/07/202559,805 mi+510 mi
Average of roughly 533 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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