2005 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 5.0L Petrol · BG55 GLF
2005 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 101,851 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CL 500
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BG55 GLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 101,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BG55 GLF Mileage History
- 05/12/202386,272 mi
- 18/01/202591,470 mi+5,198 mi
- 12/03/2026101,793 mi+10,323 mi
- 15/05/2026101,848 mi+55 mi
- 15/05/2026101,851 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,378 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BG55 GLF 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 Cl 500 (BG55 GLF) between December 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (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: “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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