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CH56 CAH

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,341 mi
Last recorded140,341 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH56 CAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 140,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low in middle. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 140,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm ball joint facing down. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low in middle. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 129,427 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer blowing at rear and very weak. (7.1.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on.

Engine oil very low.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn very low outer edge 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Noise o/s/f brake when wheel rotated.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 110,356 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres starting to crack/split inner walls.

Fail 15 Jul 2016 110,356 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres starting to crack/split inner walls.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 92,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 85,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre size 225/40 zr18 92y

Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,185 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 13 May 2013 71,883 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket broken on rear tail pipe

Pass 29 Aug 2012 65,409 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,493 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,142 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,130 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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CH56 CAH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CH56 CAH, 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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CH56 CAH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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