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LS56 EKO

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,849 mi
Last recorded129,849 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 EKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 129,849 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 129,839 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 123,187 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 109,499 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 103,810 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 98,421 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across front suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 93,379 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2020 93,315 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2019 87,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 79,756 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 79,753 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 68,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 13 Oct 2017 68,131 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 7 Oct 2016 56,148 miles

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

Oil leak gear box ()

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 46,453 miles

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

engine management light lit

gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 32,144 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 24,946 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 10,685 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 5,758 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 5,135 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 3,983 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 3,983 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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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LS56 EKO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LS56 EKO, 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 LS56 EKO registered?

LS56 EKO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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