2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS 5.0L Petrol · GL05 BVB
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS (5.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 44,544 miles. MOT valid until 01 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,544 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GL05 BVB Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2026
- 44,544 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.
GL05 BVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Cls (GL05 BVB) between June 2008 and October 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2026 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 (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
GL05 BVB Mileage History
- 09/06/20087,228 mi
- 16/06/20098,879 mi+1,651 mi
- 27/05/20109,729 mi+850 mi
- 13/06/201111,401 mi+1,672 mi
- 12/06/201213,162 mi+1,761 mi
- 02/07/201315,268 mi+2,106 mi
- 02/07/201416,195 mi+927 mi
- 11/08/201518,539 mi+2,344 mi
- 03/08/201621,081 mi+2,542 mi
- 01/09/201727,433 mi+6,352 mi
- 22/10/201834,487 mi+7,054 mi
- 19/02/202038,863 mi+4,376 mi
- 16/02/202139,083 mi+220 mi
- 28/01/202239,789 mi+706 mi
- 06/02/202339,903 mi+114 mi
- 22/02/202439,969 mi+66 mi
- 05/03/202544,165 mi+4,196 mi
- 03/10/202644,544 mi+379 mi
- 03/10/202644,544 mi
Average of roughly 2,037 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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