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YD56 UKX

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,324 mi
Last recorded156,324 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 UKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 156,324 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both U bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 156,324 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both U bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 153,963 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2023 153,963 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 149,639 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 144,539 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front front screen scratched

Nearside Front wiper arm linkage worn

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

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

undershields fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2021 144,480 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer wall been ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front front screen scratched

Nearside Front splits in sidewall

Nearside Front wiper arm linkage worn

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undershields fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2020 136,829 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 127,889 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 127,885 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 102,315 miles

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

The parking brake only just achieved the minimum required effort and requires adjustment/repair.

Fail 15 Oct 2018 102,299 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

The parking brake only just achieved the minimum required effort and requires adjustment/repair.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 90,334 miles

park brake efficiency only just met.

trays fitted to the underside of the vehicle blocking the view of components

Pass 27 May 2016 81,789 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 69,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 58,978 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 49,071 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 37,924 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,361 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 UKX 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 73.7%.

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 UKX, 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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What year was YD56 UKX registered?

YD56 UKX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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