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LV55 GJE

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,548 mi
Last recorded101,548 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 GJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 101,548 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 101,432 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BACK ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 98,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM APPROX (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 93,860 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 93,857 miles

Brake performance not tested NOT TESTED DUE TO O/S/F TYRE, (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 90,282 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 90,280 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front slam panel loose

Pass 16 May 2019 84,384 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 84,384 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BACK SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 79,041 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 74,296 miles

slight play front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 14 Aug 2015 62,361 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,855 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,191 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 34,298 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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LV55 GJE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LV55 GJE, 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 LV55 GJE registered?

LV55 GJE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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