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KR56 YJU

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,143 mi
Last recorded167,143 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 YJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 167,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside front bumper damaged

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 165,753 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 161,346 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 161,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 156,334 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

nearside headlamp bracket damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2021 156,334 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

nearside headlamp bracket damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2020 151,468 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 151,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing from inner and outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing from inner edge and damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 139,049 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 139,049 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 30 May 2019 138,990 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 124,485 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 110,095 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 110,095 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 98,179 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 87,247 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 76,718 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 67,124 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 26 May 2012 58,362 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 51,142 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 37,101 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 YJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJU, 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 YJU registered?

KR56 YJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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The MOT history for KR56 YJU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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