2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · WJ56 PLV
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 135,054 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ56 PLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2026
- 135,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ56 PLV 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 (WJ56 PLV) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 2026 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: Steering (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
WJ56 PLV Mileage History
- 23/06/2023175,865 km
- 13/07/2024198,404 km+22,539 km
- 12/07/2025128,081 mi
- 12/07/2025128,081 mi
- 18/07/2026135,054 mi+6,973 mi
Average of roughly -13,301 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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