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FM55 FJM

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,936 mi
Last recorded96,936 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 FJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 96,936 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 94,001 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 88,856 miles

Offside Front steering rack assy has play in shaft but not excessive

Fail 26 Aug 2020 88,802 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front steering rack assy has play in shaft but not excessive

Pass 7 Jun 2019 80,521 miles

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

Offside Front inner rack joint slight play

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 76,841 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2018 76,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,736 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

full length undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 21 Jun 2017 71,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

full length undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,949 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres have wear to the inner and outer edges

parking brake efficiency only just met adjustment or repair may be required

Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,309 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear indicator on

Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,925 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,685 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 46,041 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 40,132 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,424 miles

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

Small buldge in near side front tyre. Not large enough to suggest damage to structure of tyre.

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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FM55 FJM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FM55 FJM, 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 FM55 FJM registered?

FM55 FJM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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The MOT history for FM55 FJM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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