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OM56 BFM

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

121,040 mi
Last recorded121,040 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOM56 BFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 121,040 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 98,850 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 91,269 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 91,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 76,162 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 76,162 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2023 75,960 miles

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 29 Jun 2023 75,956 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Jun 2022 74,601 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 14 Jun 2022 74,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 10 Jun 2021 72,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 10 Jun 2021 72,952 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 24 Jun 2020 72,009 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 67,967 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 67,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 61,765 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 48,517 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 35,308 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,985 miles

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,454 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,841 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre scrubbing outter edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2011 28,794 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 28,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,827 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,855 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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OM56 BFM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OM56 BFM, 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 OM56 BFM registered?

OM56 BFM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is OM56 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OM56 BFM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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