2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · WU56 YSM
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 206,979 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU56 YSM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2025
- 206,979 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.
WU56 YSM 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 (WU56 YSM) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WU56 YSM Mileage History
- 07/04/2022184,708 mi
- 06/04/2023193,213 mi+8,505 mi
- 05/04/2024200,763 mi+7,550 mi
- 07/04/2025206,903 mi+6,140 mi
- 11/04/2025206,979 mi+76 mi
Average of roughly 7,394 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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