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RV56 PZC

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,859 mi
Last recorded148,859 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 PZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 148,859 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake rubber pedal missing

Pass 18 Aug 2022 148,000 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2021 146,961 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 146,343 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 146,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 145,528 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 145,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 143,074 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 134,603 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Treat as urgent (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Treat as urgent (3.7.B.3)

unable to clearly see brake pads for inspection

Pass 26 Aug 2016 126,704 miles

Offside Front wearing on inner & outer edges

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 117,590 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 107,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center brake light not working

Fail 28 Oct 2014 107,480 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center brake light not working

Pass 28 Oct 2013 97,902 miles

centre brake light not working

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Oct 2013 97,902 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

centre brake light not working

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2012 84,089 miles

center stop lamp not working

Fail 15 Oct 2012 84,089 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

center stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Oct 2011 70,081 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 70,054 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,674 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 50,674 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,296 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulders

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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RV56 PZC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RV56 PZC, 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 RV56 PZC registered?

RV56 PZC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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