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MF56 XKZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

146,861 mi
Last recorded146,861 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 XKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 146,861 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 146,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 139,678 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2024 132,340 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 125,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 118,268 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 111,106 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

bodycovers

Pass 9 Mar 2020 108,623 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

bodycovers

Pass 2 Apr 2019 102,089 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 93,115 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 93,115 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 84,904 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre edge worn

Pass 17 May 2017 84,902 miles

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

Offside Front Outer tyre edge worn

Fail 16 May 2017 84,902 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer tyre edge worn

Pass 22 Jun 2016 84,421 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 84,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 79,467 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 79,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 64,387 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 55,001 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 43,699 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 35,731 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 27,380 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 26,050 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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MF56 XKZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MF56 XKZ, 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 MF56 XKZ registered?

MF56 XKZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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