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SF56 WFJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,240 mi
Last recorded118,240 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 WFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 118,240 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 114,554 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all under body covered in black substance

Fail 2 Sep 2022 114,554 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

all under body covered in black substance

Pass 11 Sep 2021 111,464 miles

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

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,101 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 107,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2019 100,036 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 100,026 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 94,266 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 94,256 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 86,594 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 79,062 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 79,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 60,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Jun 2014 52,749 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

front brake pads getting low

offside rear indicator showing slight white light

Pass 14 Jun 2014 52,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

front brake pads getting low

offside rear indicator showing slight white light

Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,501 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 16,816 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 14,588 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 12,229 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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SF56 WFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SF56 WFJ, 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 SF56 WFJ registered?

SF56 WFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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