2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS 5.0L Petrol · YH05 FSA
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS (5.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 114,279 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH05 FSA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
- 114,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH05 FSA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Cls (YH05 FSA) between August 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
YH05 FSA Mileage History
- 17/08/2022113,356 mi
- 18/08/2023113,996 mi+640 mi
- 20/08/2024113,998 mi+2 mi
- 25/06/2025114,279 mi+281 mi
Average of roughly 323 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz CLS (C219)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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