2004 Mercedes-Benz CL 5.4L Petrol · LV04 BVZ
2004 Mercedes-Benz CL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 45,228 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CL
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LV04 BVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 45,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LV04 BVZ 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 2004 Mercedes-Benz Cl (LV04 BVZ) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LV04 BVZ Mileage History
- 29/01/202244,006 mi
- 24/01/202344,431 mi+425 mi
- 03/01/202444,592 mi+161 mi
- 20/01/202544,994 mi+402 mi
- 24/01/202645,228 mi+234 mi
Average of roughly 307 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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