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SP56 LWV

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

110,500 mi
Last recorded110,500 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 LWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 110,500 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2026 110,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 99,276 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Slight parking brake imbalance LHR and slightly grabby. (1.3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2024 86,478 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 86,478 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 79,760 miles

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

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))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 79,760 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 72,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 72,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted could not see the brake pipes

Pass 24 Aug 2021 70,320 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 70,051 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 69,622 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 67,614 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 65,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 60,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 55,518 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 50,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall

Fail 31 Dec 2014 50,070 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2013 43,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 37,900 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,000 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 26,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 18,377 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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 LWV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LWV, 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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SP56 LWV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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The MOT history for SP56 LWV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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