2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · MK56 MXM
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 104,647 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MK56 MXM Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2025
- 104,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MK56 MXM Mileage History
- 02/07/200933,649 mi
- 18/06/201040,309 mi+6,660 mi
- 04/02/201142,759 mi+2,450 mi
- 08/06/201252,717 mi+9,958 mi
- 11/06/201359,383 mi+6,666 mi
- 18/06/201465,183 mi+5,800 mi
- 19/06/201465,183 mi
- 14/07/201568,362 mi+3,179 mi
- 15/07/201670,792 mi+2,430 mi
- 29/11/201774,110 mi+3,318 mi
- 01/12/201774,122 mi+12 mi
- 06/12/201876,452 mi+2,330 mi
- 18/05/202079,709 mi+3,257 mi
- 02/06/202180,852 mi+1,143 mi
- 11/06/202180,862 mi+10 mi
- 28/03/202282,898 mi+2,036 mi
- 17/03/202391,374 mi+8,476 mi
- 20/03/202391,374 mi
- 15/03/202494,485 mi+3,111 mi
- 15/03/202494,485 mi
- 13/01/202596,765 mi+2,280 mi
- 29/12/2025104,647 mi+7,882 mi
Average of roughly 4,305 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
MK56 MXM 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 (MK56 MXM) between July 2009 and December 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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