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GJ56 VAE

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,213 mi
Last recorded115,213 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 VAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 115,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner and outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn.

Windscreen washer jets poor performance.

Pass 13 Aug 2025 112,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges / cracking and perishing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 112,855 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges / cracking and perishing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 107,409 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 101,401 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 94,459 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 88,422 miles

light corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Jul 2020 83,630 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 83,630 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 77,988 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2018 56,164 miles

Lower under trays fitted front to rear obscuring view

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

Pass 31 May 2017 63,771 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 57,755 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2015 53,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 53,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 48,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,696 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 38,415 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 36,508 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,752 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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,021 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 VAE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VAE, 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 VAE registered?

GJ56 VAE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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