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RJ56 CGE

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,295 mi
Last recorded119,295 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 CGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 119,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 113,385 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 113,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 107,140 miles

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components (brake pipes)

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 107,135 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components (brake pipes)

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 101,573 miles

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components (brake pipes

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 101,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components (brake pipes

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 88,394 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components (brake pipes )

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 83,599 miles

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

extensive under shielding prevents inspection of some areas

monitor rear n/s tyre for wear

Pass 21 Nov 2019 78,093 miles

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

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

extensive under shielding prevents inspection of all underside

Pass 3 Dec 2018 69,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

extensive under shielding prevents full visual checks

rear exhaust getting rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2018 69,727 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit is 1.30, reading taken at an average of 2.97, excessively smokey on test. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded and various arms of the rear suspension also corroded.

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Chatter on full lock with engine running, suspect alternator pulley seized.

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Nearside brake effort lower than offside. (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive In engine bay around intercooler pipe connection near radiator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake has very little reserve travel - suspect brakes are over-adjusted.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear silencer rusty and centre exhaust mount rusting away but still attached.

Pass 30 Nov 2017 63,174 miles

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

Surface corrosion to rear subframe.

Pass 26 Nov 2016 56,536 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both camber arm bushes slightly perished

both front tyres worn inner edges

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 26 Nov 2016 56,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both camber arm bushes slightly perished

both front tyres worn inner edges

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 25 Nov 2015 49,658 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 45,249 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 39,663 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 18 Dec 2012 36,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on edges of tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2011 31,510 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 31,510 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 26,722 miles

front brake disc's corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2009 23,239 miles

both front brake discs rusty on inner surface

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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RJ56 CGE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ56 CGE, 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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RJ56 CGE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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