2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS 5.4L Petrol · CX55 FSL

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS presents a clean roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 1 October 2025 at 91,912 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend is stable across the full five-year MOT span. No advisories or failures appear in any entry from 2021 through 2025. Recorded mileage sits at 91,912 against an age of roughly 21 years, equating to about 4,377 miles per year. The October 2021 test at 89,486 miles and the October 2025 test at 91,912 miles show only 2,426 miles added over four years. Annual accumulation stayed under 1,000 miles throughout, with the smallest movement between October 2024 (91,463) and October 2025 (91,912). Such low use implies long standing periods rather than active wear, though the record itself is sparse and free of flagged items. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers given the vehicle's age and likely static storage. Dormant cars develop corroded brake discs and perished rubber components even without MOT faults. The clean history offers no evidence of structural rust or mechanical defect, but the DVSA test does not strip panels or assess hidden corrosion. Pre-purchase checks should cover underbody structural integrity, exhaust emissions under load, and tyre sidewall condition from age rather than tread wear. The previous owner clearly kept the car to a minimal-mileage schedule with no skipped tests. That pattern suggests careful storage, yet mechanical verification remains warranted on a two-decade-old Mercedes.