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YR56 YFC

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

135,844 mi
Last recorded135,844 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 YFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 135,844 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 27 May 2026 135,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Brake locking device ineffective Brake pad locking pin insecure (1.1.21 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake locking device ineffective Brake pad locking pin insecure (1.1.21 (f))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2025 130,830 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 124,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2--2-3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-3-3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 124,546 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 119,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 119,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 112,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 108,882 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 105,235 miles

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

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

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 9 Oct 2018 100,431 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 100,219 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 97,313 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 97,313 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 93,549 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,320 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,320 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cut in sidewall but doesn't reach plys or chords

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Fail 17 Sep 2015 87,313 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Outer cut in sidewall but doesn't reach plys or chords

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Pass 4 Sep 2014 77,780 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 77,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 74,426 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 70,211 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 65,716 miles

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

screw in nsf tyre close to shoulder

Fail 2 Jun 2012 65,716 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

screw in nsf tyre close to shoulder

Pass 4 Jun 2011 48,356 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,624 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,776 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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YR56 YFC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YR56 YFC, 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 YR56 YFC registered?

YR56 YFC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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