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SA56 CWN

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,897 mi
Last recorded164,897 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 CWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 164,897 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

advise side windows tinted

Pass 23 Apr 2021 164,193 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 161,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner lose

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner lose

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 161,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner lose

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner lose

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 144,328 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF ARB LINK ARM TOP BOOT SLIGHT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW @ CENTRE SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 144,328 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED (3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSR 1MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF ARB LINK ARM TOP BOOT SLIGHT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT BLOW @ CENTRE SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 131,701 miles

plastic covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2017 131,648 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake binding nearside and offside hand brake (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake dirt plate rusted and detriorating

eml lamp on

light damage to offside front chassis and bumper iron

play in nearside and offside front inner anti roll bar bushes

slight roughness in streeing

Fail 9 May 2017 130,626 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front slight play at front wheels

Rear both rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2016 127,196 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 122,938 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 116,486 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 107,150 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 99,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Jan 2012 99,646 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2011 74,724 miles

rear brake pads aqre getting low

Pass 8 Jan 2010 44,685 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 44,685 miles

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

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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SA56 CWN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SA56 CWN, 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 SA56 CWN registered?

SA56 CWN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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