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GL56 CPO

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,076 mi
Last recorded117,076 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 CPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 117,076 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 111,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

noise from rib belt area (tensioner)

Fail 12 Nov 2021 111,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

noise from rib belt area (tensioner)

Pass 8 Dec 2020 107,158 miles

noise from tensioner area

os drop link dust cover splitting

slight play in both front wheel bearings

wipers poor

Pass 31 May 2019 100,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 94,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material **** TO BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN 'CLEANED UP' AND PAINTED **** (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material **** TO BRAKE HOSE METAL BRAKE PIPE, APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN ' CLEANED UP' AND PAINTED **** (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 94,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2017 85,260 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 85,260 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 80,377 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 80,377 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 73,108 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 65,575 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED.

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

Fail 29 May 2014 65,575 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED.

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,101 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,696 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 45,064 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,723 miles

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

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

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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GL56 CPO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GL56 CPO, 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 GL56 CPO registered?

GL56 CPO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is GL56 CPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 CPO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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