2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS 5.4L Petrol · DV55 DVV
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS (5.4L, petrol). First registered 04 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 86,058 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,058 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DV55 DVV Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 86,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV55 DVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Cls (DV55 DVV) between November 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
DV55 DVV Mileage History
- 03/11/200834,892 mi
- 03/11/200939,936 mi+5,044 mi
- 07/10/201045,239 mi+5,303 mi
- 15/12/201149,955 mi+4,716 mi
- 03/01/201355,027 mi+5,072 mi
- 11/04/201458,295 mi+3,268 mi
- 04/04/201563,940 mi+5,645 mi
- 26/05/201670,442 mi+6,502 mi
- 07/06/201773,514 mi+3,072 mi
- 21/01/201974,486 mi+972 mi
- 09/07/202076,546 mi+2,060 mi
- 09/10/202376,901 mi+355 mi
- 09/10/202483,870 mi+6,969 mi
- 07/10/202586,058 mi+2,188 mi
Average of roughly 3,023 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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