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DG56 WVT

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,856 mi
Last recorded149,856 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 WVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 149,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mounting bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front outer balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 149,849 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Anti roll bar "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mounting bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front outer balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 128,953 miles

Central Rear BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR LAMP ON DISPLAY ON DASHBOARD BUT NEW B/PADS FITTED[POSSIBLE WIRING FAULT]

Central Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL. (1.1.6 (d))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light DOOR MIRROR REPEATER LAMP DAMAGED/CRACKED. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 123,012 miles

Central Front Inner tyre pressure run flat indicator active on display on dashboard.

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay under-tray has residual of oil coming from drain hole. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 123,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Inner tyre pressure run flat indicator active on display on dashboard.

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay under-tray has residual of oil coming from drain hole. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 116,058 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 115,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint FRONT ARM OUTER. (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR ARM INNER BUSH WORN. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 103,399 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 103,397 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 92,022 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 90,787 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers seat back wont flip forward

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 21 Feb 2014 90,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat back wont flip forward

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 28 Nov 2012 83,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight damage to nsf tyre sidewall not down to cords

Pass 28 Nov 2012 83,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight damage to nsf tyre sidewall not down to cords

Fail 20 Nov 2012 83,422 miles

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

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

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

offside front seat not leaning forward.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 83,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

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

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

offside front seat not leaning forward.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,812 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 72,769 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 72,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 54,062 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,951 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 37,875 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Transmission fluid leak

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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DG56 WVT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 DG56 WVT, 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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DG56 WVT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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