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OV56 WVK

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,535 mi
Last recorded167,535 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 WVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 167,535 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 167,021 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment pedal (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

at least 1 metal mount is detached from and not supporting the exhaust system.

nearside rear flexi/metal brake pipe secured by cable tie.

off and nearside front headlamp cleaning devices inoperative.

offside rear flexi/metal brake pipe secured by cable tie.

parking brake pedal anti-slip rubber is missing.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

Pass 12 Nov 2019 157,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

near side rear flexi/metal brake pipe secured by cable tie.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off side rear flexi/metal brake pipe secured by cable tie.

off side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm, shows uneven wear and is worn extensively bald at the edge.

off side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

parking brake pedal anti-slip rubber is missing.

parking brake pedal shows extensive travel.

rear parking brakes overall performance minimum effort only just reached at 16%.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

Pass 13 Nov 2018 145,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side rear flexi-brake hose's are secured by cable ties.

parking brake overall performance effort low at 19%.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

Fail 8 Nov 2018 145,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side rear flexi-brake hose's are secured by cable ties.

parking brake overall performance effort low at 19%.

parking brake pedal anti slip rubber missing.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

Fail 26 Oct 2018 45,585 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 137,545 miles

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

all brake rubber flexi hoses slightly perished.

brake pad wear light on.

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge.

offside rear indicator bulb faded colour.

parking brake performance only just met 16%

suspect that the near side front tyre tread is worn close to exposing the cords.

Fail 4 Nov 2017 137,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

all brake rubber flexi hoses slightly perished.

brake pad wear light on.

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge.

offside rear indicator bulb faded colour.

parking brake performance only just met 16%

Pass 31 Oct 2016 121,025 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 118,588 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 118,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 104,955 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 104,955 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 94,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 94,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 81,302 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,701 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 57,786 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 57,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,002 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,819 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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OV56 WVK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OV56 WVK, 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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OV56 WVK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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