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DG56 AFA

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,353 mi
Last recorded108,353 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 AFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 108,353 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 28 Sep 2026 108,349 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Oct 2025 101,228 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 101,226 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 93,762 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 90,019 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 85,941 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 81,783 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 76,944 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 71,059 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded slightly at rear and by petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear heat shield adrift

Fail 31 May 2019 71,050 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded slightly at rear and by petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear heat shield adrift

Pass 20 Apr 2018 59,690 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

both front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

both front wipers smearing slighty

rear heat shield adrift

Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,914 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 48,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 44,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,437 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 44,206 miles

parking brakes only just met required efficiency

Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,805 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,240 miles

Exhaust down pipe mount missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,974 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 33,910 miles

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

Vehicle has under body covers

Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,719 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,399 miles

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

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

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

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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DG56 AFA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DG56 AFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG56 AFA registered?

DG56 AFA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is DG56 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 AFA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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