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KN56 HPV

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,169 mi
Last recorded148,169 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 HPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 148,169 miles

AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,D/SEAT TORN,,((0.70)).P3,,CENTRE STOP LAMP MISSING,,F/FOGS INOP

Fail 15 May 2024 148,166 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,D/SEAT TORN,,((0.70)).P3,,CENTRE STOP LAMP MISSING,,F/FOGS INOP

Pass 4 Apr 2023 141,238 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 141,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 86,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 134,896 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 134,848 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 125,331 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 118,621 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 118,621 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 109,880 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 104,907 miles

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1n)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 98,244 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 98,243 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 88,934 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,310 miles

brake pad warning light on

front brake pads low rear brake pads low

hand brake dose not lock up

Fail 1 Sep 2014 81,310 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

front brake pads low rear brake pads low

front tyres low treado/s/r tyre low tread

hand brake dose not lock up

Pass 16 Aug 2013 63,476 miles

Front tyres getting low on edges

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,478 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,048 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 40,071 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 33,433 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 33,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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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KN56 HPV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KN56 HPV, 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 KN56 HPV registered?

KN56 HPV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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