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MX56 GZU

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,051 mi
Last recorded153,051 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 GZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2022 153,051 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 1.6 mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Jan 2021 150,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tread depth between 2 & 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Jan 2020 147,018 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

rear silencer corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2020 147,018 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 141,465 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 23 Jan 2019 141,465 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Jan 2018 135,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to flexi hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to flexi hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2018 135,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to flexi hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to flexi hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 126,978 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 126,971 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 117,202 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2016 117,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2015 107,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 107,316 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 95,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 95,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,765 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 75,765 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 90,702 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 41,127 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 24,780 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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MX56 GZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MX56 GZU, 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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MX56 GZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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