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KR56 RKU

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,055 mi
Last recorded152,055 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 RKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 152,055 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Both sides wheel arch corroded

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 152,051 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Both sides wheel arch corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 144,975 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside reflective material pitted (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside[before flexis] (1.1.11 (c))

Rear nearside and offside wheel arches have corrosion but not excessive

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 142,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 142,336 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front position lamps [sidelights] fitted with LED bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both main beam headlamps fitted with LED bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 135,620 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake requires attention

Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Fail 5 Dec 2020 135,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Significant EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Parking brake requires attention

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Significant EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Pass 7 Dec 2019 123,460 miles

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Headlamp aim pattern poor

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 123,460 miles

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Headlamp aim pattern poor

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 109,544 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 101,485 miles

front and rear brake pads low

nearside rear handbrake performance low may need attention shortly

offside and nearside front bottom arm rear bushes perishing

offside and nearside inner rack joints play

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2016 94,826 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 87,792 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 87,791 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 75,393 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 68,256 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 61,154 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 54,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2010 46,713 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 39,387 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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KR56 RKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KR56 RKU, 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 KR56 RKU registered?

KR56 RKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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