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KC56 HZX

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

94,085 mi
Last recorded94,085 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 HZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 94,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes either covered in grease or slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

headlights are slightly opaque but showing beam image but slightly reduced

Pass 17 Dec 2024 92,160 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 91,830 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 91,527 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 91,527 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 91,152 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres tread low. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 91,152 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres tread low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 90,203 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 86,289 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 86,289 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 76,906 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 76,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear 1 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 69,377 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges + perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2016 60,410 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 60,409 miles

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

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

O/S/F TYRE HAS CUT ON WALL

Pass 16 Dec 2015 52,667 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 52,665 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 49,336 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 46,525 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 41,054 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2012 34,504 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 29,356 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 29,286 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing low.

brake pedal rubber in poor condition.

o/s/r tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 22,968 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 22,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KC56 HZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KC56 HZX, 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 KC56 HZX registered?

KC56 HZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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