2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · KW56 BGY
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 53,127 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,127 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW56 BGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 53,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW56 BGY 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 (KW56 BGY) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
KW56 BGY Mileage History
- 27/01/202249,512 mi
- 12/01/202351,258 mi+1,746 mi
- 22/01/202451,807 mi+549 mi
- 28/01/202552,126 mi+319 mi
- 20/01/202653,127 mi+1,001 mi
Average of roughly 908 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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