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KY56 LBE

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,404 mi
Last recorded97,404 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 LBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 97,404 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 96,291 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 96,291 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 90,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 90,983 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 81,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 75,604 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 75,458 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 70,179 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 70,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 65,227 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 55,420 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 53,331 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 51,799 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 May 2012 50,088 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 48,228 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 48,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs corroded on braking surface.

N/S/R tyre starting to split on inner side wall.

O/S/F tyre has been run flat and starting to crack.

O/S/F tyres starting to split on inner side wall.

SRS warning indicator on.

Spare wheel securing bolt missing.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 46,368 miles

Boot floor damaged. Spare wheel not secure.

Slight corrosion on front brake discs.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 37,546 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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KY56 LBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 KY56 LBE, 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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KY56 LBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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