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KV56 JXS

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

262,875 mi
Last recorded262,875 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 JXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 262,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 262,873 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 3 Oct 2013 245,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

keep check on front number plate condition.

Fail 4 Sep 2013 245,767 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

keep check on front number plate condition.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 215,197 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise parkbrake inspection when rear pads replaced.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 215,022 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise parkbrake inspection when rear pads replaced.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 136,377 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 89,837 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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KV56 JXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KV56 JXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV56 JXS registered?

KV56 JXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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The MOT history for KV56 JXS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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