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HG56 CUH

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,298 mi
Last recorded125,298 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 CUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 125,298 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 125,276 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 110,797 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 96,756 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface rust

Pass 30 Jul 2020 92,149 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 88,635 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 81,643 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 81,619 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 80,264 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 80,264 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 77,262 miles

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

front brake pads and brake discs worn

off side and near side front bottom rear suspension arm has play in ball joints

Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,424 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 69,424 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 66,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,300 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges.

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 5 Apr 2013 60,622 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,503 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,240 miles

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

nearside & offside front disc worn slightly

Fail 1 Apr 2011 46,240 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside & offside front disc worn slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,593 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 34,593 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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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HG56 CUH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,996cc 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 HG56 CUH, 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 HG56 CUH registered?

HG56 CUH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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