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RV56 BCU

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,711 mi
Last recorded76,711 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 BCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 76,711 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 73,538 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 70,277 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 66,158 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 61,543 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 57,658 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 54,625 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 50,735 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 49,994 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 49,292 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,663 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 42,736 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SERVICE 'A' OVERDUE BY 10 DAYS ?

Fail 5 May 2015 42,681 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SERVICE 'A' OVERDUE BY 10 DAYS ?

Pass 25 Apr 2014 34,107 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,821 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 26,821 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 21,574 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 21,574 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 14,437 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 14,437 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 5,285 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 5,055 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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RV56 BCU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RV56 BCU, 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

How do I check the history of RV56 BCU?

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What year was RV56 BCU registered?

RV56 BCU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is RV56 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 BCU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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