2005 Mercedes CLS 3.5L Petrol · CA53 RAF
2005 Mercedes CLS (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2005. Recorded mileage 76,292 miles. MOT valid until 19/12/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,292 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
CA53 RAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2025
- 76,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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CA53 RAF Mileage History
- 29/10/202272,651 mi
- 30/11/202373,450 mi+799 mi
- 29/11/202474,869 mi+1,419 mi
- 29/11/202474,869 mi
- 20/12/202576,292 mi+1,423 mi
Average of roughly 1,158 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CA53 RAF 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 Cls (CA53 RAF) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 December 2025 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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.
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