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BU56 AKK

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,113 mi
Last recorded96,113 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 AKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 96,113 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 96,113 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 94,080 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2023 92,017 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nsf and osf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr and osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 88,556 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 87,773 miles

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

brake wear waning indicator displays

Fail 12 Nov 2021 87,773 miles

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

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

brake wear waning indicator displays

Pass 19 Oct 2020 86,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 86,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 83,124 miles

front beam pattern getting weak

light brake disc corrosion allround

Fail 26 Jun 2018 83,123 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front beam pattern getting weak

light brake disc corrosion allround

Pass 7 Jun 2017 71,947 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and undertrays

Fail 3 Jun 2017 71,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 7 Jun 2016 62,438 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 62,438 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 57,828 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 57,811 miles

surface cut in osr tyre outer wall

Fail 23 Jan 2014 57,809 miles

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

surface cut in osr tyre outer wall

Pass 3 Jan 2013 54,449 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 51,377 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 43,220 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 32,054 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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BU56 AKK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BU56 AKK, 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 BU56 AKK registered?

BU56 AKK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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