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FY56 YKL

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,634 mi
Last recorded110,634 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 YKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 110,634 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 101,054 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 101,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 96,800 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 96,800 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 90,312 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2018 90,281 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Both discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2017 83,024 miles

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

offside front suspension level sensor broken

runflat warning light on

Fail 2 Feb 2017 83,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front suspension level sensor broken

runflat warning light on

Pass 29 Jan 2016 77,297 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,253 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 66,253 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 66,163 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 62,113 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 58,787 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2011 54,512 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 49,850 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 46,624 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 YKL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY56 YKL, 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 FY56 YKL registered?

FY56 YKL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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