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PN56 FDE

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,280 mi
Last recorded100,280 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 FDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2026 100,280 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged brake pad pin locating area broken (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged brake pad pin area broken (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2025 96,246 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

car is covered with underseal paint on back section of chassis ( including rear sub frame )

undertray cover fitted front to back

Fail 3 Jun 2025 96,246 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

car is covered with underseal paint on back section of chassis ( including rear sub frame )

undertray cover fitted front to back

Pass 13 Jul 2024 85,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated back one (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge skimmed on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered with underseal paint; all rear n/s and o/s suspension arm bush is slightly perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray cover fitted concealing same of brake pipes and fuel pipes

Pass 13 May 2023 78,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

undertray cover fitted concealing brake and fuel pipes

Pass 25 Nov 2021 69,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertays fitted concealing brake and fuel pipes

Fail 25 Nov 2021 69,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertays fitted concealing brake and fuel pipes

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 68,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush has ply (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit now (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering fuel and brake lines

Fail 9 Mar 2020 68,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush has ply (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber torn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit now (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering fuel and brake lines

Pass 13 Mar 2019 61,673 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 55,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre outer edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

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

car has covers fitted underneath

sills have covers fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre outer edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 55,515 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall marked in yellow (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre outer edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

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

car has covers fitted underneath

sills have covers fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre outer edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,746 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 45,705 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 42,138 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 39,427 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,490 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 30,222 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 30,222 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 30,021 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,876 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,250 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 24,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PN56 FDE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PN56 FDE, 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 PN56 FDE registered?

PN56 FDE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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