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MV56 JPU

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,710 mi
Last recorded110,710 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 JPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 110,710 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 108,619 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 108,617 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated, affecting light output. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt One offside front lower arm has a torn ball joint rubber. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both nearside front lower balljoints have torn rubbers. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside floor/sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front jacking block missing.

Pass 14 Aug 2024 105,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 101,534 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 97,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 93,701 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc corroded on inner surface.

Fail 20 Sep 2021 93,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc corroded on inner surface.

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 90,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre tread worn very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to cloud/reducing pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn very low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to cloud/reducing pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 90,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre tread worn very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to cloud/reducing pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn very low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to cloud/reducing pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 86,629 miles

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

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

exhaust mountings corroded but remain secure

Fail 17 Sep 2019 86,629 miles

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

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

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

exhaust mountings corroded but remain secure

Pass 14 Sep 2018 80,723 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 80,723 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 76,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 70,618 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 70,618 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 65,393 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Sep 2015 65,388 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2014 56,921 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,139 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 28 Jun 2012 41,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 41,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,238 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 31,282 miles

n/s/front tyrewall inner has slight damage.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,852 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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MV56 JPU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MV56 JPU, 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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MV56 JPU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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