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SP56 LWF

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,062 mi
Last recorded79,062 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 LWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 79,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 75,989 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 74,438 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 74,437 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear rigid at rear flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2023 70,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 66,255 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 66,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 61,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 61,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 57,097 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 51,989 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 46,684 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 41,682 miles

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 36,415 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 36,415 miles

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)

n/s and o/s front tyres distorted slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2015 30,016 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 25,469 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 25,420 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 22,636 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 20,003 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,370 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 12,490 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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SP56 LWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc 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 SP56 LWF, 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

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What year was SP56 LWF registered?

SP56 LWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is SP56 LWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 LWF 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.

Does SP56 LWF have outstanding finance?

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