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KU56 SSO

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,768 mi
Last recorded118,768 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 SSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 118,768 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 100,380 miles

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

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

underbody components slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2019 101,460 miles

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

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

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

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2019 101,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2018 101,044 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Jul 2018 101,044 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jul 2017 95,239 miles

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

both front brake discs heavily worn

both rear brake hoses perished

sections of high level brake light not working

Fail 21 Jul 2017 94,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front brake discs heavily worn

both rear brake hoses perished

sections of high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Jun 2016 84,249 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Jun 2016 84,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear brake hoses perishing

n/s/r tyre punctured,smooth on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 May 2015 77,216 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 77,216 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,120 miles

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

damage to n/s front tyre side wall

n/s iner rear tyre worn smoth

o/s iner rear tyre worn heavy, limit near cord's

Pass 25 Apr 2013 57,818 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,441 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 43,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 27,882 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 27,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 221,412 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 22,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KU56 SSO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KU56 SSO, 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 KU56 SSO registered?

KU56 SSO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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