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CT55 TXC

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,126 mi
Last recorded127,126 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 TXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 127,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 127,043 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 124,618 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 120,991 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 106,702 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 106,695 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 99,322 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 99,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

under shields fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 89,610 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 89,610 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 81,312 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,150 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jun 2011 56,397 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,828 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 41,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 41,600 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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CT55 TXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CT55 TXC, 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 CT55 TXC registered?

CT55 TXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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