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AJ56 VZM

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,936 mi
Last recorded134,936 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 VZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 134,936 miles

underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2023 128,399 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rears, both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 104,145 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 104,145 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 102,122 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 97,719 miles

engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2018 97,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225.40x18 pirelli (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 91,431 miles

engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 84,148 miles

engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 84,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255.35x18 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted

off side rear tyre VERY close to legal limit

Pass 17 Feb 2015 76,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

slight damage to near side front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 55,491 miles

nearside front tyre dig in sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,082 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 39,320 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 39,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn on very inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,759 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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AJ56 VZM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ56 VZM, 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 AJ56 VZM registered?

AJ56 VZM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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