2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · EY06 FHO
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 196,674 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,674 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY06 FHO Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 196,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY06 FHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz Cls (EY06 FHO) between August 2009 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2026 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: Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
EY06 FHO Mileage History
- 06/08/200925,274 mi
- 06/09/201045,614 mi+20,340 mi
- 07/09/201045,623 mi+9 mi
- 27/11/201177,627 mi+32,004 mi
- 17/11/2012100,523 mi+22,896 mi
- 27/11/201390,173 mi-10,350 mi
- 08/11/2014128,812 mi+38,639 mi
- 02/12/2015141,808 mi+12,996 mi
- 10/11/2016146,384 mi+4,576 mi
- 09/11/2017152,954 mi+6,570 mi
- 20/11/2018159,434 mi+6,480 mi
- 20/11/2018159,445 mi+11 mi
- 17/12/2019167,835 mi+8,390 mi
- 18/12/2019167,839 mi+4 mi
- 21/01/2021173,046 mi+5,207 mi
- 02/02/2022177,815 mi+4,769 mi
- 17/01/2023182,380 mi+4,565 mi
- 26/09/2023186,011 mi+3,631 mi
- 26/09/2023186,011 mi
- 11/09/2024190,128 mi+4,117 mi
- 21/08/2025193,585 mi+3,457 mi
- 11/08/2026196,674 mi+3,089 mi
Average of roughly 10,075 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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