2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK 3.0L Diesel · FD56 NDX

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of consistent passing results. The most recent test in April 2026 at 158,928 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, marking a three-year trend of clean certificates since a failure in early 2023. This suggests that whatever previous mechanical or safety issue caused the initial failure was addressed and the current owner has maintained the vehicle to a standard that avoids recurring advisories or immediate failures. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per annum. Between March 2024 and April 2026, the car covered 9,667 miles, indicating steady and regular use rather than long periods of stagnation or excessive wear. The gap of 3,645 miles between the March 2023 and March 2024 tests shows a predictable usage habit, which generally helps in keeping components like brake calipers and suspension seals from seizing or degrading due to inactivity. Despite the clean recent records, a buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and suspension components. Given the age of this Mercedes-Benz CLK, corrosion on the sills, wheel arches, and underbody remains a risk that MOT tests may not fully capture. The buyer should also verify the condition of the control arm bushes and shock absorbers, as these components often perish at the 150,000-mile mark. The lack of recorded advisories in the last three tests is a positive sign, but a manual check for perished rubber boots or fluid leaks is essential for a vehicle of this age and mileage.