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HW56 EKM

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,184 mi
Last recorded74,184 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 EKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 74,184 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

gearbox sump damp/leaking

Pass 13 Jan 2025 72,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 72,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 68,572 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 30 Jan 2024 68,542 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 6 Feb 2023 63,577 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 63,508 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 60,380 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 54,284 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 54,284 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 48,332 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 42,602 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 35,066 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 35,063 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 28,240 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 26,828 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2015 25,366 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 23,387 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 21,289 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 18,068 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 14,688 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 9,247 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 9,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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HW56 EKM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc 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 HW56 EKM, 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 HW56 EKM registered?

HW56 EKM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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