MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
underside of vehicle COVERED in oil
vehicle quite obviously not running on all cylinders
Central stop lamp inoperative
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust box in very poor condition/ also has exhaust blow
rear exhaust hanger broken/corroded
Emissions unable to be completed excessive white smoke/ nearly run away (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Central stop lamp inoperative
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust box in very poor condition/ also has exhaust blow
rear exhaust hanger broken/corroded
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyre are close to there limit
centre stop light is not working
centre stop light is not working
engine has a slight oil leak
front brake pads are about 2mm
nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge
offside front tyre outer side wall is damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
parking brake travel limited
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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MK56 TEV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 MK56 TEV, 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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MK56 TEV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2006.
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