2005 Mercedes-Benz CL 5.4L Petrol · MU55 LOS
2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 34,325 miles. MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CL
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,325 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MU55 LOS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2024
- 34,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MU55 LOS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Cl (MU55 LOS) between September 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
MU55 LOS Mileage History
- 16/09/202232,980 mi
- 31/08/202333,605 mi+625 mi
- 21/11/202434,325 mi+720 mi
Average of roughly 616 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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