2006 Mercedes CLS 3.0L Diesel · BT06 ACU
2006 Mercedes CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 179,625 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2017.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BT06 ACU Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2016
- 179,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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BT06 ACU Mileage History
- 29/06/2009116,538 mi
- 30/06/2009116,538 mi
- 30/06/2010124,896 mi+8,358 mi
- 30/08/2011133,964 mi+9,068 mi
- 11/07/2012140,306 mi+6,342 mi
- 04/09/2013152,537 mi+12,231 mi
- 10/09/2013152,591 mi+54 mi
- 07/08/2014161,142 mi+8,551 mi
- 05/08/2015170,335 mi+9,193 mi
- 05/08/2015170,339 mi+4 mi
- 05/08/2016179,626 mi+9,287 mi
- 05/08/2016179,625 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 8,883 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BT06 ACU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes Cls (BT06 ACU) between June 2009 and August 2016.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)”.
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