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2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS3.0L Diesel

BU56 AOL

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 177,672 miles recorded, this Silver 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS runs on Diesel with a 2987cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT

Expired

Expires 28/08/2024

Tax

Untaxed

Expires 27/08/2023

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Mileage: 177,672
Fuel: Diesel
Year: 2006
Engine: 2987cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

✓ Taxed

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Jul 2026, 22:02

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2006, this Mercedes-Benz Cls with plate BU56 AOL has undergone 3 MOT inspections since September 2021.

Across its entire MOT history, this Mercedes-Benz has a 100% success rate (3 passes and 0 fails). Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY

Buyer's Guide

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Buying Score

58/100

Risk Level

Medium

Est. Annual Cost

£1,800-£2,500

Mileage

The mileage is above average for a 2006 ...

Our Verdict

Proceed with caution. While this silver CLS has a remarkably consistent MOT pass rate, the high mileage and a history of suspension and emissions issues require careful verification.

Prioritise a full service history check, specifically looking for evidence of timing chain or turbocharger maintenance, which are critical for high-mileage diesel engines of this era. Given the 2018 failure for exhaust emissions, ask for proof that the DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) or EGR system was professionally cleaned or replaced rather than just temporarily fixed for the test.

Negotiate based on the current mileage, which is now approaching 180,000 miles. Check if the suspension arm ball joints mentioned in the 2018 failure and the 2020 advisory (offside front) have been replaced, as these are recurring themes in this vehicle's history.

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