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KU56 NMF

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,164 mi
Last recorded101,164 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 NMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 101,164 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 101,105 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached joint facing upwards (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2025 95,899 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 93,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 93,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 89,339 miles

Free play apparent in offside steering rack joint.

Fail 18 Nov 2022 89,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Free play apparent in offside steering rack joint.

Pass 16 Dec 2021 85,035 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 85,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 78,752 miles

Minor damage nearside front outer tyre sidewall

Fail 7 Dec 2020 78,752 miles

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

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

Minor damage nearside front outer tyre sidewall

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

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

Offside rear inner tyre sidewall split open- no cord showing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn low

Pass 11 Jul 2019 72,013 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 70,396 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Plastic covers under car preventing full underside inspection

Fail 8 Nov 2018 70,396 miles

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

Offside Front Brake insecure Brake disc back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Plastic covers under car preventing full underside inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2017 66,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 62,090 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 56,122 miles

front pads not seen

Pass 28 Oct 2015 128,920 miles

offside front lower ball joint slight play

offside rear tyre getting close

Fail 27 Oct 2015 56,122 miles

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

offside front lower ball joint slight play

offside rear tyre getting close

Pass 3 Oct 2014 48,035 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,556 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,434 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,009 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,622 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,612 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 36,769 miles

Offside front tyre has cracks on inner and outer walls

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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KU56 NMF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KU56 NMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU56 NMF registered?

KU56 NMF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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