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BX56 FDA

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,454 mi
Last recorded100,454 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 FDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 100,454 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 93,058 miles

Exhaust bracket insecure

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 93,058 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust bracket insecure

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 86,189 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 75,087 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 75,087 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 67,410 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 67,410 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,366 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 58,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 49,806 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 39,783 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2012 39,779 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 31,997 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 31,997 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 23,231 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 18,209 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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BX56 FDA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BX56 FDA, 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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BX56 FDA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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