2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.5L Petrol · FG56 YLW
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.5L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 109,207 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,207 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG56 YLW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 109,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG56 YLW 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 (FG56 YLW) between October 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
FG56 YLW Mileage History
- 11/10/2023105,531 mi
- 25/10/2023105,716 mi+185 mi
- 29/10/2024108,104 mi+2,388 mi
- 29/10/2024108,107 mi+3 mi
- 08/05/2026109,207 mi+1,100 mi
Average of roughly 1,429 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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