CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ56 KPL

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,271 mi
Last recorded80,271 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 KPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 80,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 61,110 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Front suspension bushes slightly perished

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn and piited

Pass 20 Oct 2016 56,811 miles

front brake discs worn

front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 14 Jul 2015 43,573 miles

parking brake application uneven

front brake discs slightly worn

front suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 23 Jul 2014 28,598 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 26,900 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)

front tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Dec 2012 21,853 miles

rear brake pads worn uneven, nearside rear outter worn lowest ..

Pass 6 Dec 2011 18,969 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 18,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 15,274 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 11,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface cracking of o/s/f & n/s/f tyres.

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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ56 KPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EJ56 KPL, 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

How do I check the history of EJ56 KPL?

You can check the full history of EJ56 KPL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ56 KPL registered?

EJ56 KPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 2006.

Is EJ56 KPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ56 KPL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ56 KPL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ56 KPL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.