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DG56 DXV

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,450 mi
Last recorded129,450 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 DXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 129,450 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both - rear pads also worn thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine has a slight misfire however not affecting emmision

Pass 23 May 2024 122,930 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2024 122,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 120,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has cut not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 120,954 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has cut not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 111,006 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2020 104,647 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 104,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm, of the two. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 98,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

plastic covers restricting view of inspectable components

Fail 16 Nov 2019 98,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

plastic covers restricting view of inspectable components

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 90,442 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 86,206 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and close to wear bars

nail n\s\r tyre

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres worn close to wear bars

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 31 Jan 2018 86,196 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint caster arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet inop (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges and close to wear bars

nail n\s\r tyre

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear tyres worn close to wear bars

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,881 miles

exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 24 Feb 2017 78,881 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 25 Feb 2016 71,661 miles

Exhaust back box hanger broken

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,221 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,839 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,088 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 36,596 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 32,963 miles

front tyres wearing on outside

Pass 29 Aug 2009 32,687 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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DG56 DXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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