2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.5L Petrol · L55 OBY
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.5L, petrol). First registered 31/10/2005. Recorded mileage 161,040 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 3498cc
L55 OBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/08/2026
- 161,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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L55 OBY Mileage History
- 07/06/2024143,864 mi
- 10/06/2024143,864 mi
- 19/06/2025152,703 mi+8,839 mi
- 01/07/2025152,704 mi+1 mi
- 12/08/2026161,040 mi+8,336 mi
Average of roughly 7,884 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L55 OBY 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 (L55 OBY) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strengt”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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