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EX56 HFC

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

270,901 mi
Last recorded270,901 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 HFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2021 270,901 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 263,711 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 254,868 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 237,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 237,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 210,984 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths measure 3mm

Engine warning light on

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low on both edges and sidewall damaged

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre worn low on both edges

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 189,013 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 170,471 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 150,131 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 129,066 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 108,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 108,537 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,982 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,769 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 50,769 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EX56 HFC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EX56 HFC, 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 EX56 HFC registered?

EX56 HFC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is EX56 HFC safe to buy?

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