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FG56 BJY

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,608 mi
Last recorded130,608 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 BJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 130,608 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 130,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 123,385 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 118,193 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake 16%

Pass 3 Oct 2022 114,160 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))

hi-level stop lamp not working

parking brake 16%

Pass 1 Oct 2021 109,149 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hj-level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 102,889 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 95,903 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 89,258 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 89,225 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rearmost (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rearmost (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 82,299 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 76,366 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 76,306 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 69,455 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 69,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 65,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 61,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 58,160 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,760 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,600 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,372 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 40,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FG56 BJY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FG56 BJY, 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 FG56 BJY registered?

FG56 BJY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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