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LJ56 EMK

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 EMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2023

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 143,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 142,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 136,628 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 134,687 miles

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2018 127,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 127,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 114,766 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 114,766 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 109,327 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

engine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some views

Pass 24 Jan 2015 95,038 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 120,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 120,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 102,029 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,614 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 81,614 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,335 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,430 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 13,171 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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LJ56 EMK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ56 EMK, 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 LJ56 EMK registered?

LJ56 EMK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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