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AV56 CHY

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

185,115 mi
Last recorded185,115 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 CHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 185,115 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 178,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 165,064 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged dark (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 165,061 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged dark (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 164,433 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 153,248 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

park brake requires adjustment

Pass 19 Feb 2021 146,539 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 139,612 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play found with pry bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 131,683 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 131,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 121,429 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 119,388 miles

3/10 eye level stop lights inop

Nearside handbrake performance low for model

Fail 10 Jul 2017 119,136 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

3/10 eye level stop lights inop

Nearside handbrake performance low for model

Pass 20 Jul 2016 111,263 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 96,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 71,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 50,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 25,241 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 21,327 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 1 Sep 2010 19,137 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,438 miles

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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AV56 CHY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV56 CHY, 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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AV56 CHY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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