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KV56 RTO

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,406 mi
Last recorded132,406 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 RTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 132,406 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 131,784 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 126,494 miles

Brake pedal spongy

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 126,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal spongy

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 119,181 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 119,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint DOWN (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 116,290 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 113,985 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 113,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 111,194 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 106,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 99,312 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 99,311 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 90,421 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has slight distorsion

Fail 28 Nov 2016 90,421 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has slight distorsion

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 81,714 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 81,714 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 74,751 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 65,098 miles

front pads wearing thin

high level stop lamp is covered up, assuming it is unplugged so unable to test

nearside front fog lamp glass cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2012 58,345 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 50,047 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,646 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,197 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KV56 RTO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 KV56 RTO, 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 KV56 RTO registered?

KV56 RTO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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