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GJ56 CWL

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,713 mi
Last recorded81,713 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 CWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 81,713 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 75,960 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 73,956 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 73,956 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 73,202 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken away but system still adequately supported

Fail 20 Nov 2018 73,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

centre exhaust bracket broken away but system still adequately supported

Pass 20 Nov 2017 70,903 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 69,231 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 69,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,158 miles

both front tyres bald on both edges.

splits present in offside front tyre inner sidewall. no cords visible at this time.

Fail 13 Oct 2015 64,158 miles

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

both front tyres bald on both edges.

splits present in offside front tyre inner sidewall. no cords visible at this time.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,008 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 57,008 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,914 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 50,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,480 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 36,554 miles

offside front tyre has a cut exposing cords

Fail 14 Sep 2011 36,554 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre has a cut exposing cords

Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,009 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,708 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 24,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GJ56 CWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GJ56 CWL, 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 GJ56 CWL registered?

GJ56 CWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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