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EJ56 VHT

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,970 mi
Last recorded118,970 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 VHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 118,970 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 118,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 100,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 91,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Aug 2023 85,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 85,638 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 79,959 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 74,793 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 72,420 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 72,420 miles

Brake fluid contaminated Green (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/ZR18 95Y PZero (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/ZR18 95Y PZero (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 69,882 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 64,744 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2018 64,744 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2017 59,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,841 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

all four tyres perishing F 225/40 ZR18 Y / R 245/35 ZR18 Y

Pass 21 Jul 2015 56,170 miles

All four tyres starting to perish (245/35 ZR18 92Y)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 54,477 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,947 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 50,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 46,899 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,700 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 37,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen chipped nearside.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 37,623 miles

Windscreen chipped nearside.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 28,503 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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EJ56 VHT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc 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 EJ56 VHT, 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 EJ56 VHT registered?

EJ56 VHT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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