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FE56 ZKR

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,361 mi
Last recorded200,361 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 ZKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 200,361 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & Reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre marked ()

Parking Brake efficiency requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake pedal is stiff - needs assistance to return fully to the "OFF" position.

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 200,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear foggy (3.3 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & Reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre marked ()

Parking brake pedal is stiff - needs assistance to return fully to the "OFF" position.

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 196,563 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both - slightly affecting the beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Heatshield loose - rear exhaust

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged fogy (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking Brake pedal not returning to OFF position

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jet weak - driver's side

Fail 26 Sep 2023 196,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both - slightly affecting the beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Heatshield loose - rear exhaust

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged fogy (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking Brake Requirements only just met(N/S). It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking Brake pedal not returning to OFF position

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jet weak - driver's side

Pass 13 Oct 2022 183,525 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both - deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 183,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (steel) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner lip (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both - deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 177,903 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and Back Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective both (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 173,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 173,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 169,042 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 271,467 miles

Front both front tyre inner side walls starting to split

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 268,648 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 162,837 miles

Centre exhaust section metal hanger bracket broken.

Front brake discs are in a poor condition.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 153,824 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 142,266 miles

cut nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2014 142,266 miles

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

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

cut nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2013 126,164 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 126,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 120,042 miles

(all) front suspention bushes starting to perish

(all) rear suspention bushes starting to perish

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

front pads approx 3/4000 miles of wear left on them

nearside front tyre has damage to side wall but not showing the tyre cords

offside front tyre has a cut on side wall but not showing the tyre cords

Fail 15 Oct 2012 120,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

(all) front suspention bushes starting to perish

(all) rear suspention bushes starting to perish

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

front pads approx 3/4000 miles of wear left on them

nearside front tyre has damage to side wall but not showing the tyre cords

offside front tyre has a cut on side wall but not showing the tyre cords

Pass 31 Oct 2011 107,383 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 107,160 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 83,032 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 57,647 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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FE56 ZKR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE56 ZKR, 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 ZKR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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