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LR56 XYG

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,071 mi
Last recorded76,071 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 XYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 76,071 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop shaft coupling starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 76,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop shaft coupling starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 64,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 64,007 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 52,984 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 52,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cross strut ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torque arm ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torque arm ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 47,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on outer rim of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 46,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 45,580 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 45,580 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 44,791 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both front lower rear control arms inner bushes starting to perish

both rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 12 Jan 2021 44,791 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both front brake reaction arms inner bushes starting to perish

both front headlights slightly cloudy

both front lower rear control arms inner bushes starting to perish

both rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish

slight noise from both front suspension top mounts

Pass 13 Feb 2020 41,544 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 39,194 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted unable inspect under

Fail 21 Feb 2019 39,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted unable inspect under

Pass 26 Feb 2018 38,002 miles

Oil leak Oil leaking on to exhaust ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 38,001 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak Oil leaking on to exhaust ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,207 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 37,207 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 35,135 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall damaged

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,489 miles

O/s/r tyre outer side wall is damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2015 33,489 miles

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

O/s/r tyre outer side wall is damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 31,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,158 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,022 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 24,348 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,837 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 15,596 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 15,586 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 XYG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XYG, 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 XYG registered?

LR56 XYG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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