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GK56 WKL

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,396 mi
Last recorded155,396 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 WKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 155,396 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 132,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre rubbing on wheel arch liner

offside rear tyre rubbing wheel arch liner

Fail 15 Jun 2017 132,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre rubbing on wheel arch liner

offside rear tyre rubbing wheel arch liner

Pass 7 Jun 2016 110,559 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipe (across the rear axle) (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers, under-trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components and areas

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 110,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipe (across the rear axle) (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers, under-trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components and areas

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 85,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 77,802 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 72,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 72,734 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,156 miles

Although a pass;Near side parking brake may need repair or adjust;slower to apply.

Fabric of Near side front tyre inner wall split

Windscreen damage in Zone A.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 58,417 miles

Both front brake discs wearing thin

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads wearing thin

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 WKL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GK56 WKL, 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 GK56 WKL registered?

GK56 WKL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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