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SW56 CFX

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,790 mi
Last recorded110,790 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 CFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 110,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 107,597 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 104,780 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 100,827 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 95,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 86,972 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 86,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 82,482 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 82,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 70,328 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,677 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 63,911 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 61,789 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 59,105 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,336 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 53,245 miles

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

Nearside front coil spring snapped

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 53,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front coil spring snapped

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,197 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,629 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 36,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges & cut on wall

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edges

Pass 19 Oct 2009 18,131 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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SW56 CFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SW56 CFX, 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 SW56 CFX registered?

SW56 CFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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