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AK56 WXV

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,129 mi
Last recorded148,129 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 WXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 148,129 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 148,101 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 142,971 miles

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

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

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))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2019 129,345 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside front and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2019 129,128 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside front and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 110,443 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 110,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2017 108,582 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 108,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 98,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 85,504 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 85,504 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 76,197 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

cut in o/s/r tyre side wall

Fail 7 Jul 2014 76,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

cut in o/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,335 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 58,319 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 54,234 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyres cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2011 49,757 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 49,682 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,434 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 42,434 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

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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AK56 WXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AK56 WXV, 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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AK56 WXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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