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GR55 XVT

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,444 mi
Last recorded130,444 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 XVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 130,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 130,444 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 128,374 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate damaged

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 128,374 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate damaged

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 127,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 127,270 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 127,672 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 116,525 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 116,525 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 110,988 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 104,898 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 99,154 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 95,088 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 95,081 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 86,483 miles

front tyres just starting to wear on edges

unable to see front outer pads and nearside rear pads starting to wear

Pass 23 Apr 2013 79,335 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to see outer front pad

Pass 24 May 2012 71,154 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 69,836 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 54,961 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,582 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 32,580 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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GR55 XVT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GR55 XVT, 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 GR55 XVT registered?

GR55 XVT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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