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KY56 YLH

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,214 mi
Last recorded120,214 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 YLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 120,214 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 116,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 111,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 104,606 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 104,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 104,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front ***strong advise*** tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre has a slice on outer sidewall but no cords visable

Pass 6 Apr 2022 93,023 miles

slight fluctuation from front brakes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Apr 2022 93,022 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight fluctuation from front brakes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Mar 2021 85,422 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 83,905 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 80,139 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2018 75,797 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

N/S FRONT DROP LINK SLIGHT PLAY

N/S O/S FRONT LOWER ARMS BUSHES PERRISHING

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 28 Apr 2018 75,797 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush DROPLINK (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

N/S FRONT DROP LINK SLIGHT PLAY

N/S O/S FRONT LOWER ARMS BUSHES PERRISHING

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,218 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn low and on dges

Pass 4 Feb 2016 65,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 58,678 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on edges

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 51,091 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,611 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2012 44,896 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 44,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 36,983 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 36,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 30,847 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,460 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 YLH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY56 YLH, 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 KY56 YLH registered?

KY56 YLH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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