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GP56 CHG

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,290 mi
Last recorded133,290 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 CHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 133,290 miles

slight movement in a front suspension/steering system joint but not excessive

Fail 29 Aug 2026 133,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight movement in a front suspension/steering system joint but not excessive

Pass 30 Aug 2025 127,032 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 127,032 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 121,101 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 121,018 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))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak from the transmission unit

Pass 4 Sep 2023 114,114 miles

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2022 106,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 5 Sep 2021 100,741 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement with bend (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertray fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 5 Sep 2020 97,006 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertray are fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2019 92,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 92,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 84,631 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 79,616 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 78,588 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 78,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 70,306 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 62,328 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,368 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 38,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,498 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,682 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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GP56 CHG 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 GP56 CHG, 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 GP56 CHG registered?

GP56 CHG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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