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LT56 HRE

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,970 mi
Last recorded63,970 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 HRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 63,970 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 62,187 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 62,187 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 59,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 56,693 miles

auxiliary belt perished

Fail 7 Sep 2023 56,690 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

auxiliary belt perished

Pass 9 Sep 2022 54,710 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 51,617 miles

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

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

cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s mirror glass fading

o/s washer jet weak

Fail 3 Sep 2021 51,617 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

cut n/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s mirror glass fading

o/s washer jet weak

Pass 8 Sep 2020 48,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 48,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 45,634 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 42,883 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 42,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

noise from o/s/r brakes

Pass 12 Sep 2017 40,319 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 37,094 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 37,094 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,838 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 33,838 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 29,133 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 25,942 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,462 miles

Offside front tyre tread worn down to 1.6mm [Pirelli P Zero Rosso 225/40 X ZR18]

Fail 3 Sep 2012 21,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake warning light on.

Front brake discs worn and pitted

Offside front tyre tread worn down to 1.6mm [Pirelli P Zero Rosso 225/40 X ZR18]

Pass 31 Aug 2011 15,634 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 15,632 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs lipped.

Front brake pads 3/4 worn.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 10,988 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn down to 1.6mm.[Pirelli P Zero Rosso 255/35 X ZR18]

Pass 28 Aug 2009 9,122 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 9,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LT56 HRE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LT56 HRE, 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 LT56 HRE registered?

LT56 HRE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is LT56 HRE safe to buy?

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