2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · KU55 ENL
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 185,449 km. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 185,449 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU55 ENL Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2022
- 185,449 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU55 ENL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Cls (KU55 ENL) between September 2008 and October 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
KU55 ENL Odometer History
- 09/09/200842,198 mi
- 10/09/200957,308 mi+15,110 mi
- 25/09/201067,181 mi+9,873 mi
- 21/09/201171,524 mi+4,343 mi
- 20/09/201275,352 mi+3,828 mi
- 20/09/201378,338 mi+2,986 mi
- 26/09/201480,706 mi+2,368 mi
- 18/09/201580,601 mi-105 mi
- 25/09/201580,605 mi+4 mi
- 26/03/201683,127 mi+2,522 mi
- 13/03/201789,254 mi+6,127 mi
- 16/03/201789,254 mi
- 23/03/201893,992 mi+4,738 mi
- 15/03/201996,771 mi+2,779 mi
- 27/02/202099,996 mi+3,225 mi
- 03/10/2021107,662 mi+7,666 mi
- 11/10/2022185,449 km
Average of roughly 10,169 km per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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