2005 Mercedes-Benz CL 5.4L Petrol · DK55 UBS
2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 82,284 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CL
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK55 UBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2025
- 82,284 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.
DK55 UBS 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 (DK55 UBS) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DK55 UBS Mileage History
- 07/06/202274,019 mi
- 22/06/202378,475 mi+4,456 mi
- 22/06/202378,475 mi
- 15/06/202480,697 mi+2,222 mi
- 23/06/202582,284 mi+1,587 mi
Average of roughly 2,714 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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