2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · NK56 KUE
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 190,605 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NK56 KUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 190,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NK56 KUE 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 (NK56 KUE) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NK56 KUE Mileage History
- 09/08/2023175,842 mi
- 12/08/2024183,279 mi+7,437 mi
- 12/08/2024183,279 mi
- 25/09/2025190,605 mi+7,326 mi
- 25/09/2025190,605 mi
Average of roughly 6,930 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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