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LX56 HCE

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,373 mi
Last recorded146,373 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 HCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 146,373 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 146,373 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 144,655 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 144,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

can not see thickness of the rear brake pads.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 139,809 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 133,449 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 124,016 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 118,615 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 118,615 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 116,017 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 114,253 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 111,866 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 109,363 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 107,498 miles

o/s rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 10 Feb 2011 103,887 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 101,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2009 100,739 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 100,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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LX56 HCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LX56 HCE, 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 LX56 HCE registered?

LX56 HCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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