2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · DG52 ACE
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 115,638 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG52 ACE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/09/2025
- 115,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG52 ACE 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 (DG52 ACE) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is li”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DG52 ACE Mileage History
- 01/09/2023114,900 mi
- 04/09/2023114,901 mi+1 mi
- 02/09/2024115,365 mi+464 mi
- 02/09/2024115,365 mi
- 02/09/2025115,638 mi+273 mi
Average of roughly 368 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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