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FG56 BKN

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

184,911 mi
Last recorded184,911 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 BKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 184,911 miles

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

Corrosion on and around rear sub frame

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 184,974 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion on and around rear sub frame

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 169,956 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear view mirror glass defective

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 169,955 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear view mirror glass defective

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 163,705 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 163,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 163,165 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 163,165 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2 bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 163,137 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

o/s mirror deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2018 161,369 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 161,369 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 159,320 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 157,333 miles

Both front outer metal brake pipes corroded

Both front wheel arch inserts damaged

Front no. plate damaged

Imbalance front brakes

O/s/r and n/s/f metal brake back plates corroded and holed

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and seperating

Stone chips o/s of windscreen

Wear/play both rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

Fail 26 Aug 2016 157,333 miles

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Braking system leaking Metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

*wear/play both front lower ball joints*

Both front outer metal brake pipes corroded

Both front wheel arch inserts damaged

Both rear brake discs corroded

Both rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded

Front no. plate damaged

Imbalance front brakes

O/s/r and n/s/f metal brake back plates corroded and holed

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and seperating

Stone chips o/s of windscreen

Wear/play both rear anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 18 Aug 2015 155,112 miles

*N/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush split and separating*

*Noise o/s/r brake drum*

*Wear/play o/s/f lower ball joint*

Both front metal brake pipes corroded

Both front wheel arch inserts corroded

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded

N/s/f brake back plate corroded and holed

Slight wear/play n/s/f lower ball joint

Stone chips o/s of windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2014 152,040 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 142,598 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 134,577 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 134,091 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre outer wall damage

offside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 3 Oct 2011 110,031 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 109,968 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/front jacking point damaged

o/s/front tyre worn on edges

Fail 24 Sep 2010 85,129 miles

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

o/s/front tyre very worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2010 85,129 miles

o/s/front tyre very worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2009 55,847 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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FG56 BKN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FG56 BKN, 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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FG56 BKN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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