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DK56 XKE

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,286 mi
Last recorded102,286 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 XKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 102,286 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 101,686 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 101,684 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 99,282 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jun 2023 97,340 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 95,519 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 95,519 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear by the tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 90,504 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 90,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 83,933 miles

Auxillary belt deteriorated

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 74,478 miles

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,282 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 64,242 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 64,236 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 60,999 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,229 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 51,347 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 38,692 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on the outer edges 225/40/18Y

Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,738 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 14,403 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 11,418 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2009 49,298 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 XKE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DK56 XKE, 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 DK56 XKE registered?

DK56 XKE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is DK56 XKE safe to buy?

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