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KM56 MGX

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

176,373 mi
Last recorded176,373 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 MGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 176,373 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2025 176,366 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 176,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 162,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 153,640 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 14 Dec 2022 148,783 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 148,783 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 145,947 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 142,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 142,643 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 138,478 miles

body sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2018 135,544 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 131,868 miles

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside coil spring corroded from bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 131,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside coil spring corroded from bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 123,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 112,561 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 95,644 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 75,667 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 69,698 miles

nearside front tyre cut inner wall

Pass 14 Dec 2011 65,082 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Nov 2010 56,696 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,306 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 47,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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KM56 MGX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 KM56 MGX, 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 KM56 MGX registered?

KM56 MGX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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