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EX56 VZY

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,467 mi
Last recorded133,467 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 VZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 133,467 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Apr 2022 133,467 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 131,885 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 128,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGES. REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 128,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing BOLT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR BJ MARKED IN YELLOW. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSR/OSR VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGES. REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 118,554 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 112,124 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,648 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 107,606 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,471 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 85,570 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2013 74,299 miles

n/s/r tyre tread starting to get low

Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,550 miles

offside rear tyre tread worn low

Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,791 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 54,790 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 47,047 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 47,047 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VZY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VZY, 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 VZY registered?

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

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