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MK56 NBG

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,183 mi
Last recorded175,183 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 NBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 175,183 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 175,183 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 163,402 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 163,351 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 152,343 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 152,339 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 140,376 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 137,340 miles

unable to properly inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic covers

Pass 22 Jan 2021 127,615 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear. 245x40x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 117,910 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 112,335 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 105,283 miles

Non-standard reg plates fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 101,503 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 94,959 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in tread

Fail 10 Feb 2016 94,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 20 Feb 2015 80,656 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 80,656 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 73,491 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

unable to see base of rear springs

Fail 18 Feb 2014 73,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

unable to see base of rear springs

Pass 21 Feb 2013 61,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot see base of rear coil springs

damage to paintwork

oil contamination on engine undertrays

plastic covers on sills

power steering slight noise

slight roughness from steering

Pass 31 Jan 2012 50,442 miles

sills and underside fitted with plastic covers

Pass 1 Feb 2011 37,950 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,689 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,452 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)

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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MK56 NBG 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 75%.

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 MK56 NBG, 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 MK56 NBG registered?

MK56 NBG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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