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SD56 EWL

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,146 mi
Last recorded75,146 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 EWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 75,146 miles

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

handbrake travel BORDERLINE

o/s/r handbrake effort low BORDERLINE

rear number plate BORDERLINE

security of o/s headlamp BORDERLINE

Fail 26 May 2021 75,146 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

handbrake travel BORDERLINE

o/s/r handbrake effort low BORDERLINE

rear number plate BORDERLINE

security of o/s headlamp BORDERLINE

Pass 22 Apr 2020 74,360 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

security of front grill

security of o/s/ f bumper

Fail 22 Apr 2020 74,360 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

security of front grill

security of o/s/ f bumper

Pass 10 May 2019 73,503 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 74,655 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 71,653 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 71,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Bonnet Struts worn, not holding up Bonnet

Pass 11 May 2016 70,151 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 67,759 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,689 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 65,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 59,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front end has been repaired

Fail 22 Aug 2013 59,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front end has been repaired

Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,118 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 42,118 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 30,927 miles

At time of test the brake pedal was slightly spongy

At time of test the front brake discs were worn

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 14,598 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 14,598 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SD56 EWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SD56 EWL, 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 SD56 EWL registered?

SD56 EWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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