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RA56 WDM

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,908 mi
Last recorded121,908 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 WDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 121,908 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 116,637 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 116,627 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Fluctuates between .36 and .42 . Max limit .20 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 108,224 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 108,218 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 97,383 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 97,368 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres wearing low

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 88,636 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 82,296 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 75,775 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 25 Oct 2017 69,472 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 62,789 miles

Management light on

Pass 12 Oct 2015 57,206 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 51,190 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,388 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 30,889 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 24,279 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 18,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 18,379 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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RA56 WDM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA56 WDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA56 WDM registered?

RA56 WDM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is RA56 WDM safe to buy?

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