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ST56 CVB

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

268,315 mi
Last recorded268,315 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 CVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 268,315 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 268,224 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 250,331 miles

Offside Front road wheel has been welded

Offside Rear noisey when wheel turned possibly backing plate interfering with disc

Fail 27 Jan 2020 249,939 miles

Emissions not tested faulty cooling fan insecure and or out of balance (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front road wheel has been welded

Offside Rear noisey when wheel turned possibly backing plate interfering with disc

Pass 26 Jan 2019 235,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 run flat unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 235,673 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 run flat unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 222,380 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 22,232 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test one on windscreen others on interior mirror ()

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2017 125,620 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 125,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front 225/40/18 outer sidewall badly damaged may have exposed cords but rubber has been stuck back in place obscuring damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 109,135 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2015 109,128 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 80,077 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 79,868 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 68,749 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 63,032 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 50,358 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 49,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 38,023 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front both tyres wearing thin outer edge indicating wheel alignment out

n/s/f strut top bearing slight stiff

Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,293 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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ST56 CVB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ST56 CVB, 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 ST56 CVB registered?

ST56 CVB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 November 2006.

Is ST56 CVB safe to buy?

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