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HY56 VAF

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,536 mi
Last recorded101,536 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 VAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 101,536 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 94,442 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel has been welded in multiple places

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

Rear discs corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes hidden by under tray

Pass 30 Apr 2019 90,877 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 84,840 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 82,958 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,275 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 78,269 miles

Centre Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear steel arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 72,006 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,024 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 56,808 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake warning light showing brake pads worn low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light staying on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

O/S/R Tyre side wall scuff damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 33,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2012 33,408 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2011 31,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 31,121 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 23,990 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,403 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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HY56 VAF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY56 VAF, 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 HY56 VAF registered?

HY56 VAF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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