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KM56 EMF

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,558 mi
Last recorded151,558 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 EMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 151,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 151,539 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 151,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 145,042 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 138,950 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources One of the number plate lamp bulbs is not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Under inflated.

Pass 16 Nov 2018 127,682 miles

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

Parking brake release is sticking

Fail 14 Nov 2018 127,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake release is sticking

Pass 24 Nov 2017 116,588 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2017 116,588 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 104,433 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam image dim ( possible bulb fitment) (1.7.5a)

center exhaust mount insecure

child seat fitted

engine covers

undertrays

Fail 28 Oct 2016 104,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fowling bracket (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside above axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam image dim ( possible bulb fitment) (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

center exhaust mount insecure

child seat fitted

engine covers

offside & nearside wiperblades splitting

tyre pressure light on

undertrays

Pass 26 Nov 2015 95,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on1.6 (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2015 95,118 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on1.6 (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 85,462 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 84,220 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 72,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 47,974 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 47,974 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 26,121 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 26,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

unable to test all brake/suspension/steering due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2009 26,106 miles

Oil leak

unable to test all brake/suspension/steering due to covers fitted

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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KM56 EMF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KM56 EMF, 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 KM56 EMF registered?

KM56 EMF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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