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GK56 XVE

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,984 mi
Last recorded113,984 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 XVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 113,984 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 111,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/F and O/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 105,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 96,423 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 89,616 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 85,783 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 82,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 11 Sep 2019 82,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 27 Sep 2018 73,788 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))

nearside h/brake low efficiency

offside front tyre perished

Fail 27 Sep 2018 73,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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))

nearside h/brake low efficiency

offside front tyre perished

Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,586 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 57,249 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 56,209 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 52,404 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,488 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 45,488 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,364 miles

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

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)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 4 Aug 2011 31,643 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 25,788 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 18,910 miles

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

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)

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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GK56 XVE 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 85%.

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 GK56 XVE, 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 GK56 XVE registered?

GK56 XVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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