2005 Mercedes CLS 3.5L Petrol · L5 SUF
2005 Mercedes CLS (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 97,557 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2017.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Aug 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L5 SUF Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2016
- 97,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L5 SUF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes Cls (L5 SUF) between July 2008 and July 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
L5 SUF Mileage History
- 07/07/200843,958 mi
- 21/07/200843,958 mi
- 20/07/200950,505 mi+6,547 mi
- 26/07/201060,298 mi+9,793 mi
- 23/06/201167,253 mi+6,955 mi
- 29/05/201275,316 mi+8,063 mi
- 13/06/201381,947 mi+6,631 mi
- 13/06/201381,947 mi
- 13/06/201488,752 mi+6,805 mi
- 20/06/201594,379 mi+5,627 mi
- 22/06/201594,379 mi
- 11/07/201697,557 mi+3,178 mi
Average of roughly 6,691 miles per year across 12 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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