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AK56 WXO

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,357 mi
Last recorded160,357 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 WXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 160,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear coated with copper grease in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald on inner edges only n/s/f @ 3mm in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2025 154,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all near ends (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 154,249 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all near ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

parking brake pedal anti slip - missing

tpms light on dash

Pass 21 Nov 2023 147,193 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 139,727 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 137,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release lever sticks slightly needs to be pushed in physically (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 137,783 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 135,559 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 133,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front inner steering arms corroding

both front inner wheel arch metal brake lines corroding

both rear trailing arms inner bushes perishing

offside front track rod end corroding

surface corrosion to underbody rear floor panel

Pass 12 Oct 2018 130,263 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front offside and nearside Brake pipes slight corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine cover and tray obstruction not view of under side of components

Pass 9 Oct 2017 127,464 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 127,464 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 124,477 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 124,477 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 119,283 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 111,305 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 111,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 98,318 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 89,957 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 77,477 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 63,859 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,210 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 42,917 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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AK56 WXO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 73,393 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK56 WXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK56 WXO registered?

AK56 WXO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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