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FV56 BWP

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,041 mi
Last recorded128,041 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 BWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 128,041 miles

Nearside Rear wheel repaired with weld

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high visibility stop lamp (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Feb 2019 128,035 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel repaired with weld

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high visibility stop lamp (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

one of the rear exhaust brackets is broken - exhaust still deemed secure

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Feb 2018 113,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 113,674 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides on park brake (3.7.B.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 106,356 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 106,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 99,278 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 99,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 92,046 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 92,046 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,173 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 73,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 73,793 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 68,456 miles

Both rear tyres down to approx 2.5-3.5MM.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 53,890 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 53,520 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FV56 BWP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FV56 BWP, 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 FV56 BWP registered?

FV56 BWP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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