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EF56 BYW

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,211 mi
Last recorded180,211 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 BYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 180,211 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 170,671 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 167,439 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 167,438 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 161,521 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 161,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D'bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 146,144 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 121,784 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 99,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer egdes (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 215,496 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer egdes (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 86,275 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 86,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 71,777 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall curb damaged but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 71,775 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F tyre sidewall curb damaged but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 60,443 miles

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)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 60,443 miles

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

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 51,165 miles

the number 6 character on the front number plate only just legible

Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,760 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,942 miles

Nearside Front 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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EF56 BYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EF56 BYW, 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 EF56 BYW registered?

EF56 BYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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