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FY56 VYP

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,261 mi
Last recorded121,261 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 VYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 121,261 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 115,187 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,619 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,987 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,854 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,392 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 68,392 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 66,644 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,430 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,459 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 32,153 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 32,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 65,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 65,049 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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FY56 VYP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FY56 VYP, 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 FY56 VYP registered?

FY56 VYP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is FY56 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 VYP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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