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VU56 BZB

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,167 mi
Last recorded149,167 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 BZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 149,167 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 144,862 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 144,862 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 140,798 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 132,723 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 124,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 124,984 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 122,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 122,868 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 121,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 118,899 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 118,899 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 111,764 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 102,137 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 90,828 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 90,828 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 82,060 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 78,668 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 70,800 miles

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

judder both sides front brakes

offside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm

Pass 18 Nov 2011 58,297 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 46,335 miles

rear tyres wearing

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,845 miles

rear tyres wearing

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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VU56 BZB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VU56 BZB, 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

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What year was VU56 BZB registered?

VU56 BZB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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