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RY55 VTO

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,584 mi
Last recorded44,584 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 VTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,584 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 44,557 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 10 Jan 2011 38,272 miles

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 16 Jan 2010 21,941 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 14,443 miles

Evidence of prior rubbing of nearside front flexable brake hose on strut.

Offside front tyre worn low on edges.

Fail 23 Jan 2009 14,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Evidence of prior rubbing of nearside front flexable brake hose on strut.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn low on edges.

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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RY55 VTO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RY55 VTO, 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 RY55 VTO registered?

RY55 VTO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is RY55 VTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY55 VTO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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