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YK56 VYX

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,389 mi
Last recorded80,389 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 VYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 80,389 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror indicator slightly deteriorated & led stays on,tell tell flashes fast on dash when left indidicator is switched on (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 80,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror indicator slightly deteriorated & led stays on,tell tell flashes fast on dash when left indidicator is switched on (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 76,734 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 76,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 71,738 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on about 2mm of tread in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

indicator /wiper stalk switch slightly loose on mounting

Fail 21 Apr 2023 71,734 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both front slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on about 2mm of tread in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

indicator /wiper stalk switch slightly loose on mounting

Pass 29 Apr 2022 65,722 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 57,608 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded in places

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicle sitting high, possible due to springs being incorrect weight rating.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 57,608 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded in places

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Vehicle sitting high, possible due to springs being incorrect weight rating.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 56,206 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 52,621 miles

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

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

Headlamps deteriorated slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2018 46,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play wheel bearing

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play wheel bearing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jun 2018 46,537 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play wheel bearing

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play wheel bearing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 41,994 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 41,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 37,550 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 33,303 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 29,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 26,374 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 23,984 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 22,219 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

offside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,019 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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YK56 VYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol 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 YK56 VYX, 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 YK56 VYX registered?

YK56 VYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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