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WU56 XHC

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

96,670 mi
Last recorded96,670 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 XHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 96,670 miles

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

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 To flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 95,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 93,542 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 93,542 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 91,023 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 91,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 88,469 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 88,469 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 84,691 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2019 78,680 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 72,437 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 65,847 miles

wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Fail 6 Oct 2017 65,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear arm, ball joint facing upwards (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear arm, ball joint facing upwards (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

Pass 7 Oct 2016 59,366 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 59,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 52,498 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 52,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 42,286 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 42,286 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 43,404 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,293 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 33,229 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,229 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 25,491 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 25,490 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 18,931 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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WU56 XHC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WU56 XHC, 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 WU56 XHC registered?

WU56 XHC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is WU56 XHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU56 XHC shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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