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PN56 LJA

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,560 mi
Last recorded121,560 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 LJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2019 121,560 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are ON THE LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 110,379 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 96,834 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 90,052 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 83,255 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 80,294 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,737 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 74,737 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,437 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 56,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,732 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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PN56 LJA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PN56 LJA, 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 PN56 LJA registered?

PN56 LJA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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