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SK56 SZY

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

56,145 mi
Last recorded56,145 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 SZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 56,145 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside 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))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 56,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 50,987 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 50,987 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 44,912 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 44,912 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 40,221 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 40,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 38,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords At tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 38,355 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords At tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 36,797 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front (feed to flex hose). (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front to rear (end sections). (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front & offside rear tyrewalls kerb damaged.

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 36,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Tyre size225/45 R17 94W ( kerb damaged). (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front (feed to flex hose). (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front to rear (end sections). (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front & offside rear tyrewalls kerb damaged.

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 35,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front (feed to flex hose). (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front to rear(end sections). (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyrewall kerb damaged.

TPMS message displayed on dash.

Pass 19 Nov 2018 33,415 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2017 31,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres at 2mm across tread

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2017 31,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres at 2mm across tread

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 29,795 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 22 Oct 2015 26,152 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 24,312 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre has a cut in outer wall

Fail 12 Nov 2014 24,311 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre has a cut in outer wall

Pass 13 Nov 2013 21,699 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 19,025 miles

n/side rear tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 16 Nov 2011 16,075 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 13,169 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Nov 2010 13,169 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2009 9,182 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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SK56 SZY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SK56 SZY, 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 SK56 SZY registered?

SK56 SZY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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