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GF56 YYV

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,874 mi
Last recorded80,874 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 YYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 80,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underside of vehicle has light corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2022 80,874 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underside of vehicle has light corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2021 79,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corroded exhaust system

Fail 3 Sep 2021 79,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corroded exhaust system

Pass 15 Sep 2020 78,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

badly perished and split front tyres

corroded exhaust system

suspect nearside front tyre has been run flat

Pass 30 Oct 2018 78,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front tyre has been run flat and is split and perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

advise alignment

light corrosion to body under rear of vehicle

low tyre pressures

Fail 26 Oct 2018 78,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front tyre has been run flat and is split and perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

advise alignment

light corrosion to body under rear of vehicle

low tyre pressures

Pass 5 Jul 2017 78,481 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 78,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 76,674 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2016 76,674 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 74,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cuts on side wall

Fail 24 Apr 2015 74,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 70,053 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking on inner side walls but not showing cords

Pass 2 Mar 2013 59,065 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 53,597 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,908 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 37,471 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

SRS light on

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 YYV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YYV, 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 YYV registered?

GF56 YYV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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