2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · NG56 JVH
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 135,256 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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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NG56 JVH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 135,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG56 JVH 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 (NG56 JVH) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NG56 JVH Mileage History
- 09/03/2023122,503 mi
- 11/03/2024126,509 mi+4,006 mi
- 28/02/2025130,101 mi+3,592 mi
- 10/03/2026135,256 mi+5,155 mi
- 10/03/2026135,256 mi
Average of roughly 4,246 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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