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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,966 cc

LL05 ZLUMOT history

LL05 ZLU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 134,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LL05 ZLU black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
134,344 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL05 ZLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL05 ZLU was last recorded at 134,344 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 4,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
130,228 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,116 miles
Average per year
2,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,344 miles
  • 2025 – 130,228 miles
  • 2024 – 128,901 miles
  • 2023 – 126,094 miles
  • 2022 – 113,589 miles
  • 2020 – 110,206 miles
  • 2019 – 108,461 miles
  • 2018 – 108,205 miles
  • 2017 – 107,884 miles
  • 2015 – 105,854 miles
  • 2014 – 105,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,344 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 25 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,344 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    134,344 miles
    Test number
    443036362867
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail134,344 miles (+4,116)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,344 miles
    Test number
    390461086274
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass130,228 miles (+1,327)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    130,228 miles
    Test number
    783378023070
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass128,901 miles (+2,807)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,901 miles
    Test number
    155228729032
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass126,094 miles (+12,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    126,094 miles
    Test number
    627245517500
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective n/s/r & o/s/r (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass113,589 miles (+3,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    113,589 miles
    Test number
    210742640574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass110,206 miles (+1,745)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,206 miles
    Test number
    874344168898
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass108,461 miles (+256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,461 miles
    Test number
    367168429569
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass108,205 miles (+321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,205 miles
    Test number
    500506821265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass107,884 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,884 miles
    Test number
    703976994233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,854 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    105,854 miles
    Test number
    957273698567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,777 miles
    Test number
    236535314459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL05 ZLU

Does LL05 ZLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL05 ZLU is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL05 ZLU?
The MOT on LL05 ZLU is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL05 ZLU done?
LL05 ZLU was recorded at 134,344 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,334 miles a year.
Has LL05 ZLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL05 ZLU has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LL05 ZLU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LL05 ZLU find?
LL05 ZLU passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; engine mounting damaged but not to excess; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side.

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