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ML56 DRX

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,906 mi
Last recorded105,906 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 DRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2025 105,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 92,867 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 6 Sep 2023 85,032 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 78,837 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 77,713 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 76,312 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 73,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2019 73,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 71,058 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2018 71,058 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 67,791 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 62,976 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 62,976 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 56,703 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 56,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,267 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 24 Oct 2013 37,822 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 33,170 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 31,930 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,680 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 18,090 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 11,271 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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ML56 DRX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver 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 ML56 DRX, 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 ML56 DRX registered?

ML56 DRX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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