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PJ56 EVU

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,686 mi
Last recorded85,686 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 EVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 85,686 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2024 84,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes above flexi brake hoses corroded / under Neath under tray (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted been welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted been welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 84,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear ward suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes above flexi brake hoses corroded / under Neath under tray (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted been welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted been welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 81,025 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 81,013 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2017 74,986 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 61,796 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 52,737 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 52,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 43,617 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,724 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,820 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,111 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 25,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 23,617 miles

unable to check front to rear brake pipes car fitted with under trays

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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PJ56 EVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PJ56 EVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ56 EVU registered?

PJ56 EVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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