2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.5L Petrol · FV05 MLO
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.5L, petrol). First registered 26 May 2005. Recorded mileage 76,400 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV05 MLO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 76,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV05 MLO 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 (FV05 MLO) between March 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
FV05 MLO Mileage History
- 04/03/202249,640 mi
- 03/03/202360,597 mi+10,957 mi
- 26/09/202469,307 mi+8,710 mi
- 26/11/202576,400 mi+7,093 mi
- 01/12/202576,400 mi
Average of roughly 7,144 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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