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PE56 YNU

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,896 mi
Last recorded163,896 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 YNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 163,896 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2023 148,750 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2022 130,333 miles

Front brake pipes coated preventing full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside inner rack joint has play

Underbody & rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2021 113,687 miles

Handbrake only just met requirements

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside inner rack joint has play

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2021 113,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake only just met requirements

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside inner rack joint has play

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2020 101,884 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 101,884 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 96,754 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 26 Jan 2019 96,752 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Feb 2018 94,166 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,161 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on inside walls

Fail 17 Apr 2017 84,124 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on inside walls

Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,647 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,403 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,323 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,615 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,350 miles

Minor damage to nearside tyres.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,344 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2010 17,111 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 17,111 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,079 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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PE56 YNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PE56 YNU, 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 PE56 YNU registered?

PE56 YNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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