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VN56 TAU

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,114 mi
Last recorded117,114 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 TAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 117,114 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 112,734 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2022 112,726 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 112,649 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 111,059 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 108,889 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 103,273 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 96,952 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 30,435 miles

Nearside rear tyre split on inner wall.

Fail 14 Oct 2016 30,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre split on inner wall.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 80,921 miles

EML on.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 80,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 70,760 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 57,933 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,201 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 36,739 miles

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

front brake discs worn/scored

Pass 15 Nov 2010 29,823 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 22,610 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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VN56 TAU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VN56 TAU, 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

How do I check the history of VN56 TAU?

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What year was VN56 TAU registered?

VN56 TAU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is VN56 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN56 TAU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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