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KP56 VXE

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,948 mi
Last recorded214,948 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 VXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 214,948 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2019 200,964 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 200,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 192,888 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 192,888 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 182,622 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 182,617 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 169,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box is corroded and has a slight leak (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner track rod has slight play

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

vehicle under body inspection is restricted by plastic covers

Pass 20 Nov 2015 250,026 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 144,017 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 143,011 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 143,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 118,398 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 93,777 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 69,729 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 45,388 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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KP56 VXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 KP56 VXE, 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 KP56 VXE registered?

KP56 VXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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