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R55 ESD

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,499 mi
Last recorded142,499 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 ESD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 142,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 139,228 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 130,346 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing [ both rear] (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 130,344 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible both (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 120,946 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 113,629 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 103,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advanced corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes .only just passed test.recommend their replaced

o/s/f seat belt webbing damaged ,onlt just passed test

steering column switches becoming insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2014 89,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 1 Mar 2014 89,526 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Feb 2013 76,582 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 64,197 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 62,152 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 60,900 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,564 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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R55 ESD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R55 ESD, 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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R55 ESD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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