2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · CP56 NLM
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 231,581 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP56 NLM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 231,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP56 NLM 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 (CP56 NLM) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CP56 NLM Mileage History
- 12/10/2023217,309 mi
- 03/10/2024225,405 mi+8,096 mi
- 14/10/2024225,646 mi+241 mi
- 24/10/2025231,581 mi+5,935 mi
- 24/10/2025231,581 mi
Average of roughly 7,016 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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