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ML56 DRZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,900 mi
Last recorded140,900 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 DRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 140,900 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 135,958 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 135,542 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 125,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light crack

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Underbody corroded

Under cover fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2023 125,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light crack

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Underbody corroded

Under cover fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2022 117,437 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 117,437 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2021 107,797 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 102,279 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted x 2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2020 102,221 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted x 2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished and sidewall damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 95,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 95,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 89,146 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 85,735 miles

front brake discs slightly warped

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Nov 2016 80,391 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 68,835 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,622 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 50,737 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 49,973 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,459 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,359 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 36,359 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 27,450 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,453 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 DRZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ML56 DRZ, 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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ML56 DRZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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