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DK56 XHS

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,764 mi
Last recorded99,764 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 XHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 99,764 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all - front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 99,764 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all - front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 94,069 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides near shocks (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 94,067 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides near shocks (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 87,636 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged dimmed (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

missing front part of the mudguard on N/S front wheel housing

Pass 3 Jul 2023 82,578 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder, Air Freshener

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) only meet the requirements

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 82,578 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding WHEEL BEARING CANNOT BE TESTED (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder, Air Freshener

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) only meet the requirements

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only meet the requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 75,722 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 71,192 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 71,190 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,681 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 69,496 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,231 miles

front no.plate has minor crack*

osf vertical link bar upper gaiter leaking grease - acceptable at time of test*

shields,rustproofing,etc, on outer sills,underbody, etc, restrict examination of testable items*

Fail 6 Sep 2018 68,231 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

front no.plate has minor crack*

osf vertical link bar upper gaiter leaking grease - acceptable at time of test*

shields,rustproofing,etc, on outer sills,underbody, etc, restrict examination of testable items*

Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,568 miles

Exhaust centre bracket missing

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 62,553 miles

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

Exhaust centre bracket missing

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 60,333 miles

Both camber arm bushes slightly split.

Both front caster bushes slightly split.

Offside Front O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge below 1.6mm. Not showing cords.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 54,499 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 39,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread, no cords showing

Offside front tyre worn on edges of tread, no cords showing

Parking brake slack, advise adjustment

Pass 3 Sep 2011 26,039 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,274 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 15,928 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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DK56 XHS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK56 XHS, 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 DK56 XHS registered?

DK56 XHS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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