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KS06 VLK

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,623 mi
Last recorded147,623 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 VLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 147,623 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 147,623 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 142,717 miles

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 142,717 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/N/S (4.1.2 (c))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 134,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 121,006 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 121,006 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 102,674 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Off side and near side front (3.5.1g)

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 102,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Off side and near side front (3.5.1g)

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 93,091 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 88,361 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 83,030 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 78,752 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 77,783 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 77,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 68,961 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 68,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 55,584 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 55,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,034 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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KS06 VLK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KS06 VLK, 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 KS06 VLK registered?

KS06 VLK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is KS06 VLK safe to buy?

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