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GK56 AWJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,977 mi
Last recorded156,977 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 AWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 156,977 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 153,079 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 150,155 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 139,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 3mm / Tyre size 245/40R17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Fog light glass broken / not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 3mm / Tyre size 245/40R17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 139,712 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 3mm / Tyre size 245/40R17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Fog light glass broken / not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 3mm / Tyre size 245/40R17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 130,616 miles

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f lower fog light lens damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2019 130,614 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f lower fog light lens damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2017 120,450 miles

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

engine cover / undertray fitted

n/s/r and o/s/r brakes slightly binding

o/s/f fog light lens damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2017 120,450 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

engine cover / undertray fitted

n/s/r and o/s/r brakes slightly binding

o/s/f fog light lens damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2016 113,705 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 98,486 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,949 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 89,215 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 83,998 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 71,300 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 58,276 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 47,169 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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GK56 AWJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK56 AWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK56 AWJ registered?

GK56 AWJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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