2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.5L Petrol · HJ05 BAV
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 157,513 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,513 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ05 BAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
- 157,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ05 BAV 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 (HJ05 BAV) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
HJ05 BAV Mileage History
- 13/07/2022144,874 mi
- 10/07/2023149,020 mi+4,146 mi
- 24/06/2024152,423 mi+3,403 mi
- 23/06/2025157,513 mi+5,090 mi
- 26/06/2025157,513 mi
Average of roughly 4,279 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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