2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · CL56 MHL
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 114,954 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CL56 MHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 114,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CL56 MHL 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 (CL56 MHL) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
CL56 MHL Mileage History
- 05/06/202391,074 mi
- 20/05/202497,164 mi+6,090 mi
- 14/05/2025104,529 mi+7,365 mi
- 31/05/2025104,830 mi+301 mi
- 26/05/2026114,954 mi+10,124 mi
Average of roughly 8,032 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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