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SP56 LWM

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

88,917 mi
Last recorded88,917 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 LWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 88,917 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 84,650 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 80,515 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 76,354 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 71,872 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 67,076 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 64,780 miles

Surface corrosion to parts of rear subframe.

Pass 9 Oct 2019 63,978 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 63,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 61,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on its edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on its edges (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively very slight brake run out (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 56,470 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 51,450 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 47,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,562 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 46,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 43,819 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 40,849 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 38,379 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 35,431 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 28,857 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 LWM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

SP56 LWM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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