2005 Mercedes CLS 5.0L Petrol · M8 MFV
2005 Mercedes CLS (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2005. Recorded mileage 113,464 miles. MOT valid until 05/07/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 4966cc
M8 MFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 113,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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M8 MFV Mileage History
- 29/06/2023105,009 mi
- 02/07/2024107,170 mi+2,161 mi
- 03/07/2025110,211 mi+3,041 mi
- 02/07/2026113,464 mi+3,253 mi
- 07/07/2026113,464 mi
Average of roughly 2,797 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M8 MFV 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 Cls (M8 MFV) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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