2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Petrol · CX55 TKY
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 311,565 miles. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 311,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CX55 TKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 311,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX55 TKY 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 (CX55 TKY) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CX55 TKY Mileage History
- 03/11/2022266,740 mi
- 20/11/2023282,271 mi+15,531 mi
- 05/11/2024298,823 mi+16,552 mi
- 18/11/2025311,565 mi+12,742 mi
- 18/11/2025311,565 mi
Average of roughly 14,738 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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