2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.5L Petrol · LK55 OCC
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.5L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 179,981 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LK55 OCC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
- 179,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK55 OCC 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 (LK55 OCC) between October 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
LK55 OCC Mileage History
- 16/10/2021141,019 mi
- 14/02/2023157,336 mi+16,317 mi
- 10/03/2023157,405 mi+69 mi
- 29/03/2024175,857 mi+18,452 mi
- 15/07/2025179,981 mi+4,124 mi
Average of roughly 10,402 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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