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KR56 VLA

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,588 mi
Last recorded146,588 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 VLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 146,588 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 146,588 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 142,004 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 142,004 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 128,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

eml light on

Fail 18 May 2018 128,965 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

eml light on

Pass 30 Jan 2017 107,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall has a cut but not showing cords

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 107,386 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall has a cut but not showing cords

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 89,238 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)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 89,237 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 3 Feb 2015 73,113 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 27,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 57,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 45,939 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,822 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 24,593 miles

slight tyrewall damage n/s/front.

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 VLA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VLA, 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 VLA registered?

KR56 VLA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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