2005 Mercedes CL 500 5.0L Petrol · SB05 CVC
2005 Mercedes CL 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 93,780 miles. MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES CL 500
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB05 CVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 93,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB05 CVC 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 Cl 500 (SB05 CVC) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 March 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: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
SB05 CVC Mileage History
- 01/02/202384,405 mi
- 15/03/202384,415 mi+10 mi
- 24/02/202485,911 mi+1,496 mi
- 22/02/202589,962 mi+4,051 mi
- 14/03/202693,780 mi+3,818 mi
Average of roughly 3,012 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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