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BV56 WEJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

194,993 mi
Last recorded194,993 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 WEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 194,993 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

underbody and suspension components has some corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2024 189,414 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 189,394 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 182,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 182,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 172,528 miles

various brake pipes are corroded front and rear

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 157,995 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 151,347 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 151,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 138,514 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 130,871 miles

Rear brake pads close to the legal limit

Pass 17 Jul 2017 124,296 miles

o/s/f tyre has small lump outer sidewall

rear pads wearing low

Fail 17 Jul 2017 124,296 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f tyre inner sidewall, long cut/tear exposes cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r tyre below (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both reg plates (group spacing ) (6.3.4a)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre has small lump outer sidewall

rear pads wearing low

Pass 21 Jul 2016 113,764 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 113,764 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f lower (rear) arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f lower (rear) arm inner bush and outer ball joint have slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2015 100,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Fail 8 Jul 2015 100,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jul 2014 90,760 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 90,720 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 81,633 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 67,981 miles

Chips to windscreen

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 inner edge worn and outer side wall slightly damaged

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 55,262 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,181 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 45,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,164 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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BV56 WEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BV56 WEJ, 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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BV56 WEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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