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FL56 KJA

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,872 mi
Last recorded117,872 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 KJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 117,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 108,002 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 101,225 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 94,937 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 88,721 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 83,665 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2020 81,790 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Feb 2020 81,787 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 77,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2018 73,625 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 73,624 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 69,807 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 69,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 67,149 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 63,527 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,737 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 50,277 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,056 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)

cut/split in nearside front tyre inner side wall & worn on both edges

Pass 27 Aug 2010 42,230 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,929 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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FL56 KJA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL56 KJA, 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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FL56 KJA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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