2005 Mercedes CLS 3.5L Petrol · DON 311
2005 Mercedes CLS (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 61,937 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DON 311 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 61,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DON 311 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 (DON 311) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
DON 311 Mileage History
- 16/11/202154,027 mi
- 23/11/202256,409 mi+2,382 mi
- 01/12/202358,569 mi+2,160 mi
- 29/11/202460,302 mi+1,733 mi
- 19/11/202561,937 mi+1,635 mi
Average of roughly 1,974 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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