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OU56 XKT

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,386 mi
Last recorded151,386 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 XKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 151,386 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 151,385 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected mirror lamp. Fault showing on dash (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 144,079 miles

Front brake dust shield corroded and loose both sides x2

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 144,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake dust shield corroded and loose both sides x2

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 137,678 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 131,105 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 131,073 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 124,779 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 124,779 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 120,276 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 113,855 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 109,671 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 103,594 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 98,207 miles

Offside Rear coil spring lower portion difficult to see

Fail 17 May 2016 98,206 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring lower portion difficult to see

Pass 8 Jun 2015 93,653 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 91,648 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 87,024 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 80,348 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 119,613 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 119,613 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 108,925 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 58,758 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OU56 XKT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OU56 XKT, 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 OU56 XKT registered?

OU56 XKT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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