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LD56 VEL

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,881 mi
Last recorded103,881 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 VEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 103,881 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 102,306 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 102,305 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2017 96,889 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 89,575 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 84,109 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 77,453 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 68,480 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 57,448 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 46,862 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

travel in parkingbrake pedal

Pass 16 Nov 2010 37,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advisory -stickers in swept area near side front of screen.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 27,841 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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LD56 VEL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD56 VEL, 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 LD56 VEL registered?

LD56 VEL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 November 2006.

Is LD56 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD56 VEL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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