2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · YX06 RNN
2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 161,225 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX06 RNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2025
- 161,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX06 RNN 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 (YX06 RNN) between November 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp High level flashing (4.3.3 (b))”; “Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
YX06 RNN Mileage History
- 30/11/2022137,374 mi
- 12/12/2023140,666 mi+3,292 mi
- 15/05/2025161,170 mi+20,504 mi
- 29/05/2025161,191 mi+21 mi
- 04/06/2025161,225 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 9,499 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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