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YD56 PUK

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,360 mi
Last recorded129,360 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 PUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 129,360 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users more of smell fumes vapours slight smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy baffles and heat shields at the rear (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively foot pedal high reserve travel and rear service and parking brakes very slight judder fluctuation (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all various areas suspension parts and components all have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all suspension parts and components have cracked deteriorated worn bushes with slight movement track control arms and subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both axles (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2026 129,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users more of smell fumes vapours slight smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy baffles and heat shields at the rear (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides bulbs not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively foot pedal high reserve travel and rear service and parking brakes very slight judder fluctuation (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both sides inner and outer 4 bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all various areas suspension parts and components all have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all suspension parts and components have cracked deteriorated worn bushes with slight movement track control arms and subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both axles (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 129,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2024 129,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 122,949 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 121,128 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All, front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 121,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All, front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 119,814 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported all pipes corroded - ( Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush has limited damping effect- worn / corroded - ( slight ) (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam all / Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( worn bush / corroded ) (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 119,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported all pipes corroded - ( Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush has limited damping effect- worn / corroded - ( slight ) (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam all / Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - ( worn bush / corroded ) (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 114,313 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 104,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 101,056 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 101,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 94,653 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 94,615 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 81,913 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,629 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 64,116 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,485 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,709 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,631 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,113 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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YD56 PUK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YD56 PUK, 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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YD56 PUK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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