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FM06 SXA

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,005 mi
Last recorded113,005 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 SXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 113,005 miles

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

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

high line brake lamp missing

Fail 25 Mar 2020 113,005 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

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

high line brake lamp missing

Pass 18 Mar 2019 109,745 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 109,742 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 104,497 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven and nsf has sidewall damage

Fail 1 Feb 2018 104,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front tyres wearing uneven and nsf has sidewall damage

Pass 2 Feb 2017 88,810 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 88,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,618 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking around inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush caster (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking around inner sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2015 76,894 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 73,358 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 73,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,559 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 65,283 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,660 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 46,104 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,447 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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FM06 SXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FM06 SXA, 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 FM06 SXA registered?

FM06 SXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 August 2006.

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