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LJ56 FPV

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,747 mi
Last recorded141,747 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 FPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 141,747 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front & Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 130,802 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

exhaust hanger fractured but secure

undertray fitted heat shield lose rear

Pass 3 Apr 2024 130,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2024 130,752 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust hanger broken and heat shield lose

Pass 25 Jul 2023 126,637 miles

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded - inner

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm outer ball joint, and inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake pads appear low

Under-tray fitted - damp with oil

Pass 27 Jul 2022 120,047 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

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

all brake discs worn

engine under try damp with oil

Fail 26 Jul 2022 120,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

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

all brake discs worn

engine under try damp with oil

Pass 2 Aug 2021 111,972 miles

Both Rear Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

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

Gearbox Damp

Nearside Front Lower Suspension Rear Arm Inner Bush Perished

Offside Front Tyre Inner Edge Worn

Under-tray Fitted - Damp With Oil

Pass 21 Jul 2020 106,249 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox sump/multiplug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 106,249 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox sump/multiplug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 96,241 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 85,212 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 71,339 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 58,849 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 53,285 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp on

n/s front and both rear tyres has slight damage to side wall

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 30 Jul 2015 53,257 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp on

nearside front tyre slight damage on sidewall

nearside rear tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 25 Jul 2014 48,144 miles

Damager to both nearside front and nearside rear tyres outer side walls

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 48,136 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Damager to both nearside front and nearside rear tyres outer side walls

Engine management light on

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,962 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 40,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 31,937 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 31,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,264 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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LJ56 FPV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LJ56 FPV, 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 LJ56 FPV registered?

LJ56 FPV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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