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EX56 VFD

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,995 mi
Last recorded109,995 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 VFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 109,995 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 87,853 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 64,908 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 64,901 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 61,082 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 61,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/17 accelera (4.1.D.1b)

EML light on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s 225/45/17 infinity (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 52,218 miles

Nearside Rear tyre accelerated wear on inside edge

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

all tyre side walls damaged no cords showing

Fail 21 Oct 2016 52,218 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damaged showing white showing (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear tyre accelerated wear on inside edge

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

all tyre side walls damaged no cords showing

Pass 8 Sep 2015 44,858 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,948 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 39,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,371 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,410 miles

!! OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT /CUTS TO SIDEWALL !!

offside reverse lamp not working

steering slight play (side to side)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 29,410 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,635 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 24,631 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 19,736 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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EX56 VFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VFD, 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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EX56 VFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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