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LR56 JVA

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 JVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023
Fail 29 Nov 2023

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 64,149 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 62,491 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 62,491 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 58,924 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 58,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 56,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 56,063 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 52,321 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 48,283 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 48,283 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 42,067 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 35,355 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 29,988 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 24,105 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 20,356 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 16,229 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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LR56 JVA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LR56 JVA, 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 JVA registered?

LR56 JVA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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