2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · NA55 VFZ
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 124,548 miles. MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA55 VFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/02/2026
- 124,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA55 VFZ 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 (NA55 VFZ) between November 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
NA55 VFZ Mileage History
- 07/11/2023109,619 mi
- 21/11/2024113,087 mi+3,468 mi
- 29/11/2024113,205 mi+118 mi
- 13/12/2024113,209 mi+4 mi
- 20/02/2026124,548 mi+11,339 mi
Average of roughly 6,521 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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