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KY56 FOA

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,452 mi
Last recorded95,452 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 FOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 95,452 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 95,406 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 87,699 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 87,696 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 79,735 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S REAR 2.MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 43,903 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S FRONT. DISCS REQUIRED AT NEXT PAD CHANGE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 73,265 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 73,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 67,140 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 67,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S FRONT. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn O/S FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S FRONT. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/S REAR. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 59,486 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

HEAT SHIELD ON BACK BOX LOOSE

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S REAR. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,736 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 53,736 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER PIPE DISCONNECTED UNDER JETS UNDER BONNET (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,597 miles

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some testable items

Pass 30 Jun 2015 40,147 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 40,147 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 35,122 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 35,122 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 31,579 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 31,579 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 27,524 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 23,150 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 23,150 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,855 miles

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

Offside 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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KY56 FOA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KY56 FOA, 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 KY56 FOA registered?

KY56 FOA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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