2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · BX06 AKO
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 189,671 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BX06 AKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 189,671 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.
BX06 AKO 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 2006 Mercedes-Benz Cls (BX06 AKO) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BX06 AKO Mileage History
- 15/02/2023178,239 mi
- 15/02/2024184,521 mi+6,282 mi
- 27/02/2025189,481 mi+4,960 mi
- 01/03/2025189,481 mi
- 03/03/2026189,671 mi+190 mi
Average of roughly 3,755 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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