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KS56 ZSE

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,257 mi
Last recorded119,257 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 ZSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 119,257 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2024 119,253 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 106,713 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 90,702 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round, inner arches to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 90,700 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round, inner arches to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 79,876 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all inner arches to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 79,871 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all inner arches to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 73,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 73,906 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 64,862 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 64,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 62,368 miles

Offside Front tyre low on outer edge

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

Nearside Front tyre low on outer edge NO TREAD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 30 Jan 2018 51,785 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 51,774 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 44,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 42,464 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 42,464 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 37,805 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 33,099 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 26,766 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 19,386 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 12,108 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 5,093 miles

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)

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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KS56 ZSE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KS56 ZSE, 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 KS56 ZSE registered?

KS56 ZSE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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