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RJ56 UAR

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,962 mi
Last recorded82,962 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 82,962 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 81,562 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 81,562 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 79,821 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 79,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 78,215 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 75,043 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 72,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres worn

Pass 25 Jun 2020 70,386 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim dented

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 70,351 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wheel rim dented

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 67,986 miles

both headlamp reflectors corroded

nearside rear indicator bulb pale

Pass 27 Jun 2018 64,135 miles

Nearside Front headlamp beam image just visible

Offside Front Outer steering rack gator slightly damaged

Offside Front headlamp beam image just visible

Fail 19 Jun 2018 64,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn center track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp beam image just visible

Offside Front Outer steering rack gator slightly damaged

Offside Front headlamp beam image just visible

Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,874 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,836 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 55,938 miles

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,417 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,834 miles

Cover for ball joint of offside front drop link rod is starting to split.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front link arm rubber split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2012 49,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front link arm rubber split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,009 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limits and cuts in sidewalls

nearside front tyre very deep cut in sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,605 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 12 Dec 2009 30,765 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 30,243 miles

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

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)

Offside Front 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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RJ56 UAR 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 UAR, 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 RJ56 UAR registered?

RJ56 UAR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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