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DG56 DYS

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,766 mi
Last recorded98,766 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 DYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 98,766 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 95,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 91,955 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 91,006 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 90,239 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 90,239 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 87,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper n/s and o/s top mounts creak lock to lock

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

little reserve travel hand brake

Fail 22 Dec 2020 87,831 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper n/s and o/s top mounts creak lock to lock

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

little reserve travel hand brake

Pass 22 Jun 2019 77,039 miles

1x exhaust bracket unattached

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 May 2018 71,853 miles

1x exhaust bracket unattached

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 May 2017 69,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 69,273 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 59,172 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2016 59,172 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 54,847 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 54,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 51,338 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 51,338 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 41,327 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 31,657 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 20,046 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 14,933 miles

Oil level on minimum

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 14,933 miles

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Oil level on minimum

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 DYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DYS, 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 DG56 DYS registered?

DG56 DYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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