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LR56 FMG

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,884 mi
Last recorded146,884 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 FMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 146,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 143,959 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 142,116 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Recommend attention soon. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 136,274 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 134,901 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 134,900 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 131,064 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slow return (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Aug 2019 131,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slow return (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 125,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

parking brake has a slight imbalance

Pass 15 Aug 2017 121,535 miles

front brake discs slightly worn.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 114,252 miles

Both front tyres age cracked. 225/45zr17w

Pass 1 Sep 2015 109,550 miles

Front brake discs worn.

N/s/f tyre age cracked.

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

O/s/f tyre age cracked.

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

Undertray fitted.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 101,303 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight wear to front brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 93,149 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 93,149 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded.

O/s/f tyre worn on outter edge close to cords.

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

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 83,443 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,742 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 67,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2010 48,941 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,660 miles

O/S/F tyre bald on outer edge of tread.

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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LR56 FMG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR56 FMG, 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 LR56 FMG registered?

LR56 FMG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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