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KU56 SVN

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

217,191 mi
Last recorded217,191 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 SVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 217,191 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 208,613 miles

Brake Pad Wear Light Illuminated

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Slightly Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears Low, Requires Further Inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tail Lamp Warning Lamp + Tail Lamp Back Up on Message Illuminated

Fail 23 Nov 2024 208,613 miles

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

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

Brake Pad Wear Light Illuminated

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Slightly Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears Low, Requires Further Inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tail Lamp Warning Lamp + Tail Lamp Back Up on Message Illuminated

Pass 4 Nov 2023 196,473 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2022 188,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 181,824 miles

Brake Pipe Corroded

Covers + Shields Fitted

Handbrake Noisy When Applied, Requires Further Investigation

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 181,823 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper Ball Joint Dust Cover Split (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Ball Joint Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake Pipe Corroded

Covers + Shields Fitted

Handbrake Noisy When Applied, Requires Further Investigation

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Steering/Suspension Components Noisy, Requires Further Investigation

Pass 14 Nov 2020 176,547 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2020 176,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2553518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 4 May 2019 164,243 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

Fail 2 May 2019 164,211 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2553518 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 156,242 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 92,988 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 92,866 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,198 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 76,717 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 68,457 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 60,811 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine/underside covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2010 45,299 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 39,355 miles

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 SVN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KU56 SVN, 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 KU56 SVN registered?

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

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