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PN56 SLU

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,353 mi
Last recorded143,353 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 SLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 143,353 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in both ()

Fail 22 Aug 2018 143,353 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in both ()

Pass 1 Sep 2017 133,515 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 133,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 124,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 113,778 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 113,532 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 107,077 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 158,364 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 158,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 13 Oct 2012 139,022 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 114,851 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 96,604 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 78,841 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 SLU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PN56 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

PN56 SLU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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