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RK56 ZDM

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,257 mi
Last recorded113,257 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 ZDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 113,257 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to brake hoses rusty at joints (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 113,257 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to brake hoses rusty at joints (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 105,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 99,466 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 92,377 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 92,377 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 88,021 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 88,021 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 87,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 86,568 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 84,746 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 82,414 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2016 78,604 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,996 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,825 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 58,608 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 58,608 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,181 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 41,455 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 41,418 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,433 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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RK56 ZDM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RK56 ZDM, 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 RK56 ZDM registered?

RK56 ZDM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is RK56 ZDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK56 ZDM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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