2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.5L Petrol · MR53 ASB
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 85,800 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MR53 ASB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 85,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MR53 ASB 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 (MR53 ASB) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 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 (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MR53 ASB Mileage History
- 28/10/202280,960 mi
- 10/11/202383,527 mi+2,567 mi
- 13/11/202383,561 mi+34 mi
- 12/11/202484,660 mi+1,099 mi
- 11/11/202585,800 mi+1,140 mi
Average of roughly 1,593 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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