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LS56 NTM

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,232 mi
Last recorded149,232 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 NTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 149,232 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Surface rust to sub frame and mounting points

Pass 17 Sep 2024 146,433 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 5 Jul 2024 145,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 143,443 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 143,429 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to o/s/f tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn center arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both started to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 138,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 130,423 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 130,423 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake has low effort. nearside and offside

Pass 29 Mar 2019

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 123,142 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 132,232 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front rear tyres side wall cut no cords seen

Pass 29 Mar 2017 119,389 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 111,858 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 102,564 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 99,309 miles

EML light on

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 94,975 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012
Fail 19 Jun 2012 89,528 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 77,934 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 77,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 63,232 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

damage to nearside of windscreen just outside sweeped area

Fail 10 Dec 2009 63,232 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

damage to nearside of windscreen just outside sweeped area

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 NTM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 LS56 NTM, 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 NTM registered?

LS56 NTM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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