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SL56 HMY

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,511 mi
Last recorded136,511 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 HMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 136,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front!!! (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear!!! (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 136,251 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm!! (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front!!! (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear!!! (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 132,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 122,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 122,239 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 114,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 106,607 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Sep 2018 106,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2017 91,155 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 86,264 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 86,264 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 80,878 miles

Centre exhaust bracket missing but system still secure

Pass 27 Nov 2014 74,619 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 69,303 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 69,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

N/S/F tyre aged

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 59,145 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 50,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Nov 2011 50,694 miles

engine management light on

Pass 30 Nov 2010 42,813 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 33,196 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre sidewall kerb damaged

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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SL56 HMY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 SL56 HMY, 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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SL56 HMY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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