2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · SSS 6S
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 210,596 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SSS 6S Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 210,596 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.
SSS 6S 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 (SSS 6S) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SSS 6S Mileage History
- 03/01/2024202,961 mi
- 05/01/2024202,963 mi+2 mi
- 21/01/2025206,901 mi+3,938 mi
- 19/01/2026210,590 mi+3,689 mi
- 20/01/2026210,596 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,728 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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