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LJ06 KVE

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,113 mi
Last recorded147,113 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 KVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 147,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019 147,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 146,940 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 135,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 122,628 miles

Nearside Rear unable to fully inspect adult belt & seat security as heavy load on folded seat

Fail 2 May 2017 122,628 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides of axle (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of axle (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing smooth on shoulder of tread

Nearside Rear unable to fully inspect adult belt & seat security as heavy load on folded seat

TYRE SIZE(S): f: 225/40ZR18Y r: 255/35ZR18Y

Pass 29 Mar 2016 107,983 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 93,328 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 73,085 miles

Unable to inspect rear seatbelts, heavy items in boot.

Fail 13 May 2014 73,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Unable to inspect rear seatbelts, heavy items in boot.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2013 65,140 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,422 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,927 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 38,550 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 38,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f cuts in sidewall

Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,215 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 30,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LJ06 KVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LJ06 KVE, 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 LJ06 KVE registered?

LJ06 KVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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