2005 Mercedes CLS 5.0L Petrol · LG05 XWA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test on 15 May 2026 at 157,021 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows significant improvement following a period of neglect in mid-2023. While the car previously failed on critical braking and lighting components, the clean sheet from the latest two tests suggests that the current owner has addressed previous mechanical shortcomings and maintained consistent upkeep. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 21-year-old luxury vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year over the life of the car. However, there is a notable gap in records between August 2024 at 89,190 miles and June 2025 at 148,371 miles, during which the vehicle covered nearly 60,000 miles in under ten months. This rapid burst of usage placed accelerated stress on consumable components and explains the appearance of pitted and worn rear brake discs noted in the June 2025 test. A buyer must physically inspect the braking system, as the history indicates recurring issues. Following the 2023 failure for worn front discs and thin pads, and the 2025 advisory for pitted rear discs, an inspector should verify the current thickness of all rotors and check for caliper binding or sticking. Given the age and mileage of this CLS, the suspension should also be scrutinized for wear in the rubber bushings and structural corrosion on the underbody, as these are common failure points for this era that do not always trigger an immediate MOT failure until they become critical.