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SM56 LSC

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,405 mi
Last recorded112,405 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 LSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 112,405 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 104,945 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays and covers fitted, which block the view of certain components

Fail 22 Nov 2023 104,945 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays and covers fitted, which block the view of certain components

Pass 2 Nov 2022 93,824 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2021 91,580 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 91,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 86,731 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 84,474 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 84,140 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 84,138 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 81,214 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Dec 2017 81,211 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Dec 2016 75,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 75,225 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 70,301 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear-most (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 64,657 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 64,657 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 56,955 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 50,721 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 50,721 miles

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

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

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 7 Dec 2011 44,302 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 44,302 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 36,910 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 29,719 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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SM56 LSC 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 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 SM56 LSC, 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 SM56 LSC registered?

SM56 LSC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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