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EX06 EFC

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,179 mi
Last recorded154,179 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 EFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 154,179 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 154,125 miles

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

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 147,130 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 16 May 2017 132,574 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 120,398 miles

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

crack on windscreen but not impeding drivers view

front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2015 112,309 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 112,309 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 101,381 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 87,589 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 87,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 77,413 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,876 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,434 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 42,320 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,065 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 28,065 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,812 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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EX06 EFC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EX06 EFC, 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 EX06 EFC registered?

EX06 EFC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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