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GF56 LVY

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,375 mi
Last recorded167,375 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 LVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 167,375 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 160,825 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 153,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear brake pipes corroded in areas (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak coolant level low ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner track rod ball joint have play ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheels have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 153,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear brake pipes corroded in areas (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak coolant level low ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner track rod ball joint have play ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheels have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 147,417 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play play in both front wheel bearings (boarderline) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 147,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play play in both front wheel bearings (boarderline) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 138,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Reverse lights not working

Fail 10 Oct 2017 138,399 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Reverse lights not working

Pass 10 Oct 2016 131,638 miles

Front number plate is chipped

Nearside Rear tyre is on 2mm

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edge

under tray is fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 131,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top drop link gaitor (2.4.G.2)

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

Front number plate is chipped

Nearside Rear tyre is on 2mm

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edge

remove items from drivers view

under tray is fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 119,538 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn

Slight play in Offside and Nearside front wheel bearings.

Fail 9 Oct 2015 119,536 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in Offside and Nearside front wheel bearings.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 108,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 99,801 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 99,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 95,395 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,633 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2010 72,040 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 60,629 miles

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

Offside 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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GF56 LVY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GF56 LVY, 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 GF56 LVY registered?

GF56 LVY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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