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VO56 YWD

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

211,537 mi
Last recorded211,537 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 YWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 211,537 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 211,537 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 192,303 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 180,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 164,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 4 Nov 2021 142,222 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 125,241 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 113,136 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside handbrake performance low

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

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 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 110,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has slight kerb damage

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 31 Jan 2018 110,116 miles

Central Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has slight kerb damage

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to metal (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 14 Dec 2016 101,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just off wear blocks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just off wear blocks (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 101,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint chalked (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just off wear blocks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just off wear blocks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 91,079 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,971 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 75,971 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 68,532 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,354 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 58,940 miles

nearside front tyre cut sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,723 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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VO56 YWD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VO56 YWD, 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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VO56 YWD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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