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GV56 DDJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,577 mi
Last recorded167,577 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 DDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 167,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 163,507 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 163,507 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 161,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 158,227 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 155,243 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 155,209 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 149,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of central (both). (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 142,952 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 142,952 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 141,181 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 137,680 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 132,224 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2015 132,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2014 118,693 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 118,693 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s rear tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 104,785 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 90,278 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2011 74,390 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,458 miles

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

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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GV56 DDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV56 DDJ, 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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GV56 DDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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