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HN56 CKU

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

211,274 mi
Last recorded211,274 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 CKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 211,274 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 204,531 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2024 204,531 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing park brake control (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 199,670 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 24 May 2022 195,379 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank and rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working and lens missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust box has been repaired

Pass 12 May 2021 192,350 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 192,334 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 189,905 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 185,143 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 185,143 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete worn through. (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 180,922 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 180,513 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 173,392 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 158,565 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 134,125 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Nov 2011 113,298 miles

front pads getting low

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2010 87,142 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 10 Sep 2010 87,142 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear tyres wearing low

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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HN56 CKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HN56 CKU, 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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HN56 CKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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