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EX56 YDG

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,545 mi
Last recorded122,545 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 YDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 122,545 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 119,426 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 115,552 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 108,794 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 102,367 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 100,872 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight deterioration to lower rubber composite bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 96,290 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 4 Feb 2019 86,418 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 86,418 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 77,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 68,255 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 68,255 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 59,636 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,634 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 39,942 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 30,090 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 29,153 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 25,669 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 21,727 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 17,718 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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EX56 YDG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EX56 YDG, 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 EX56 YDG?

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What year was EX56 YDG registered?

EX56 YDG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is EX56 YDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 YDG shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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