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SP56 GEK

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,981 mi
Last recorded167,981 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 GEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 167,981 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 167,362 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tested wet

Pass 18 Oct 2021 157,362 miles

Bonnet, Front Bumper and Front grille damaged

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

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 Transverse. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake performance only just met 16%.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 157,362 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet, Front Bumper and Front grille damaged

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

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 Transverse. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake performance only just met 16%.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 147,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 138,955 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 128,948 miles

Both front anti roll bar D bushes worn

Fail 29 Oct 2018 128,945 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front anti roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 18 Oct 2017 120,054 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 120,053 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Handbrake light staying on

Pass 27 May 2016 107,860 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 94,216 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 90,618 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 90,618 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 81,091 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 81,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 63,135 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 63,124 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 17 Dec 2010 45,786 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,578 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 30,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SP56 GEK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SP56 GEK, 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 SP56 GEK registered?

SP56 GEK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is SP56 GEK safe to buy?

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