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KL56 VVJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,902 mi
Last recorded142,902 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL56 VVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 142,902 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 142,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 137,513 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 137,513 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 133,035 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 121,221 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 121,216 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 110,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 100,505 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 92,771 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 83,445 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 83,405 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 76,120 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 76,104 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 71,691 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 71,624 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 69,544 miles

Recommend pair of FRONT brake discs(When pads are next changed)

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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KL56 VVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KL56 VVJ, 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 KL56 VVJ registered?

KL56 VVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is KL56 VVJ safe to buy?

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