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FV06 VDX

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

188,511 mi
Last recorded188,511 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 VDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 188,511 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 165,580 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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 151,484 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 144,231 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 136,609 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 126,462 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 114,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Plastic cover sills fitted.

Plastic engine cover fitted.

Plastic under-trays fitted.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 100,356 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 82,304 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 75,012 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRE SPLIT NEARLY ALL THE WAY ROUND THE TYRE INNER EGDE

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 65,220 miles

Both front tyres showing cuts in inner sidewall but not showing cord

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,154 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,075 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 47,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 42,430 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,883 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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FV06 VDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FV06 VDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV06 VDX registered?

FV06 VDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is FV06 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV06 VDX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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