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FX56 YNB

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,036 mi
Last recorded124,036 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 YNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 124,036 miles

Front brake discs and pads wearing thin

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear brake and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 118,586 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective and corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 118,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective and corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 110,243 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 100,238 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken on gear box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 98,780 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 98,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 97,249 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 97,249 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 95,261 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 16,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm ball joint worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn low ball joint play/worn low arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure metal mounting broken on rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm play/worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipe from hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 91,757 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres on legal linit

rear silencer has minor leak and is fractured

Pass 30 Aug 2017 86,605 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 86,601 miles

Nearside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective srs light permanently illuminated (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm left hand tyre under legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tracking needs to be checked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit right hand tyre only just in legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 79,708 miles

Nearside Rear parking and service brake efficiency low, braking system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Aug 2015 74,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 68,858 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,142 miles

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

n/s front tyre has low tread on outer edge

tail lamp bulb warning lamp on dash but all lamps working

Pass 13 Aug 2012 56,767 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 56,767 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,814 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,269 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FX56 YNB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 FX56 YNB, 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 FX56 YNB registered?

FX56 YNB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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