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SP56 HCY

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,047 mi
Last recorded105,047 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 HCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 105,047 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 102,229 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 101,278 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axel beam slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 98,679 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 91,287 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 85,274 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 85,274 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 79,431 miles

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

rear suspension components corroded but not weakened

Pass 30 Apr 2018 78,107 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre treads worn low on edges

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 78,104 miles

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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre treads worn low on edges

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 76,445 miles

both front exhaust bracket corroded threw and loose (exhaust system still supported )

rear exhaust heat shield loose and causing rattling noise

Pass 24 May 2016 71,621 miles

Exhaust fixings fractured but still supported

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 28 May 2015 67,513 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 67,513 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 65,878 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on very inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Jun 2013 62,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,255 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,683 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 53,500 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,309 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SP56 HCY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SP56 HCY, 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 SP56 HCY registered?

SP56 HCY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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