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LD56 XUM

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,403 mi
Last recorded139,403 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 XUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 139,403 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 137,009 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 133,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 128,980 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 128,980 miles

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 119,774 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2020 115,651 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 109,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 109,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 100,008 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2017 90,429 miles

Rear hand brake only just met limit

Pass 31 Dec 2015 81,380 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 81,380 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2014 67,153 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 May 2014 67,153 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 62,195 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,151 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,468 miles

front brakes slightly uneven

parking brake travel

Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,270 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

stone stuck in nearside rear lower arm by shock

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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LD56 XUM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 LD56 XUM, 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 LD56 XUM registered?

LD56 XUM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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The MOT history for LD56 XUM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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