2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · M12 XBX
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 117,612 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M12 XBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 117,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M12 XBX 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 (M12 XBX) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
M12 XBX Mileage History
- 20/09/2022102,213 mi
- 17/08/2023106,631 mi+4,418 mi
- 23/08/2023106,631 mi
- 15/08/2024112,289 mi+5,658 mi
- 26/08/2025117,612 mi+5,323 mi
Average of roughly 5,253 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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