2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.5L Petrol · TH05 OWL
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.5L, petrol). First registered 11 May 2005. Recorded mileage 75,116 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TH05 OWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2025
- 75,116 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.
TH05 OWL 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 (TH05 OWL) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
TH05 OWL Mileage History
- 09/06/202265,636 mi
- 09/06/202265,637 mi+1 mi
- 12/06/202369,964 mi+4,327 mi
- 07/06/202473,053 mi+3,089 mi
- 12/06/202575,116 mi+2,063 mi
Average of roughly 3,150 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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