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GJ56 ZHU

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,302 mi
Last recorded112,302 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 ZHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 112,302 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 104,616 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 89,961 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 82,381 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 71,277 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 64,718 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 64,718 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 59,983 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 59,983 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 31,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 31,215 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 43,900 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,405 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 27,415 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 27,414 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 ZHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZHU, 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 ZHU registered?

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

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