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HG56 CVM

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

190,266 mi
Last recorded190,266 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 CVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 190,266 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 190,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2025 186,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 186,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slow puncture nail in tread 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 182,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes corroding in places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 182,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes corroding in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 177,351 miles

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

eml light on pre 2008

Fail 3 Aug 2023 177,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

eml light on pre 2008

Pass 18 Jul 2022 174,218 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 166,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

windscreen cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2021 166,472 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

windscreen cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2020 157,219 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))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 147,719 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 136,111 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 127,867 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 127,867 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 119,584 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 105,177 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 94,918 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge 225/45

Pass 13 Sep 2013 87,930 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 76,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,041 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 50,007 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 37,914 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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HG56 CVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HG56 CVM, 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 HG56 CVM registered?

HG56 CVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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