2005 Mercedes-Benz CL 5.0L Petrol · OW55 RXD
2005 Mercedes-Benz CL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 71,894 km. MOT expired on 07 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CL
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 71,894 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OW55 RXD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2025
- 71,894 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OW55 RXD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Cl (OW55 RXD) between March 2025 and March 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
OW55 RXD Odometer History
- 08/03/202571,894 km
- 08/03/202571,894 km
Average of roughly 0 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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