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RO56 VST

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,815 mi
Last recorded84,815 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 VST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 84,815 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 84,815 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 79,837 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 79,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 71,974 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 67,601 miles

Offside Front floor mat removed during mot as does not fit correctly under pedals (dangerous)

Fail 23 Mar 2022 67,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front floor mat removed during mot as does not fit correctly under pedals (dangerous)

Pass 17 Jan 2020 58,865 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 52,585 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2018 52,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,312 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 39,478 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2016 39,478 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 37,696 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

nearside rear tyre worn low on limit

Pass 3 May 2014 35,216 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre on limit

sill kits fitted

Pass 3 May 2013 32,914 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 32,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 24 Mar 2012 31,374 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2010 25,538 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 17,828 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 17,685 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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RO56 VST is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO56 VST, 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 RO56 VST registered?

RO56 VST is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is RO56 VST safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO56 VST shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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