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GU56 KUA

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,011 mi
Last recorded161,011 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 KUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 161,011 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 153,911 miles

Additional stop lamp not working

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 153,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Additional stop lamp not working

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 143,659 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 134,311 miles

Both front brake discs lipped.

Front number plate slightly cracked.

Pass 13 Aug 2020 124,214 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 124,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 113,908 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 113,906 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 104,546 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 104,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint steel (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 94,115 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 84,241 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 84,231 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,855 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,083 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 52,875 miles

Both front seat belts slow/poor retraction on release.

Engine Management warning lamp on.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,095 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 32,444 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,035 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 28,034 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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GU56 KUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU56 KUA, 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 GU56 KUA registered?

GU56 KUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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