2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS 5.0L Petrol · SG05 CWT
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS (5.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 90,428 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SG05 CWT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 90,428 miles 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.
SG05 CWT 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 (SG05 CWT) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SG05 CWT Mileage History
- 21/12/2022133,533 km
- 16/12/2023137,589 km+4,056 km
- 04/12/202487,972 mi
- 05/12/202487,974 mi+2 mi
- 11/12/202590,428 mi+2,454 mi
Average of roughly -14,497 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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