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GJ56 UVM

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,521 mi
Last recorded128,521 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 UVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 128,521 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 128,521 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 124,424 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 124,424 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 120,014 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 120,014 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 115,662 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2021 110,769 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 105,971 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2019 101,568 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 95,949 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2017 89,896 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Back box outer skin corroded

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2016 84,554 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 78,785 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 78,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 73,130 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW !

Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,985 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,572 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 52,041 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,021 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 33,330 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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GJ56 UVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GJ56 UVM, 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 GJ56 UVM registered?

GJ56 UVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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