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FX56 HAN

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,148 mi
Last recorded172,148 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 HAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 172,148 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 172,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 167,539 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 167,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 160,838 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 150,376 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 136,727 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 136,727 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 130,770 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 130,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 126,552 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers obscuring some engine bay components

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-Trays fitted preventing full visual inspection on underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2017 126,428 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers obscuring some engine bay components

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-Trays fitted preventing full visual inspection on underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 120,802 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 120,800 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 115,570 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 109,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 109,566 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 95,923 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 95,923 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 84,808 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 77,259 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 62,722 miles

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

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

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

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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FX56 HAN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FX56 HAN, 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 FX56 HAN registered?

FX56 HAN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is FX56 HAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX56 HAN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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