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FE56 XBM

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,472 mi
Last recorded159,472 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 XBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2020 159,472 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet latch defective (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Ball joint fits upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40R17 95W Extra Load (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40R17 95W Extra Load (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 152,928 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 145,799 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 134,301 miles

Front front discs slight lippage

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

both rear brake disc backing plate corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2016 122,189 miles

zenon lights fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 106,570 miles

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

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

rear brakes have a slight bind

Fail 17 Oct 2014 99,880 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,721 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 76,214 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,200 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,204 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,019 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 33,381 miles

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

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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FE56 XBM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE56 XBM, 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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FE56 XBM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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