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RJ56 UAT

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

230,553 mi
Last recorded230,553 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 UAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 230,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

general surface rust

Pass 24 Jan 2019 210,945 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 210,945 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 191,007 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 191,007 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 165,910 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 142,026 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 118,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 118,291 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 92,957 miles

front brake discs = inner faces heavy wear and lipped

item in windscreen affecting drivers view

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Feb 2013 64,619 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 56,134 miles

sidewall cut on nsf tyre

tread low on nsr tyre

Fail 7 Nov 2011 56,132 miles

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

sidewall cut on nsf tyre

tread low on nsr tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2010 46,847 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 46,847 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,698 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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RJ56 UAT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RJ56 UAT, 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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RJ56 UAT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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