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AO56 ZWX

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,612 mi
Last recorded121,612 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 ZWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 121,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 121,612 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 118,168 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 118,168 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 114,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 111,055 miles

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

Central Exhaust flange corroded

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 25 Nov 2021 108,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

unable to see front brake pads through wheels

Fail 24 Nov 2021 108,943 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust flange has a bolt missing but still secure and not leaking

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

unable to see front brake pads through wheels

Pass 1 Dec 2020 103,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 98,973 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 95,386 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 95,384 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 91,511 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 88,576 miles

Front and rear metal brake pipes degrading

Rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 27 Nov 2015 85,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has deep cut/splits and nail in tread- unable to see ply/cord at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mounts adrift- system still secure

Pass 10 Nov 2014 83,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 77,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 70,516 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 70,508 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 65,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 65,604 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 52,741 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 38,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AO56 ZWX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,495cc petrol 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 AO56 ZWX, 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 AO56 ZWX registered?

AO56 ZWX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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