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ST56 MJV

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,346 mi
Last recorded150,346 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 MJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 150,346 miles

Both front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

Both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 22 Aug 2022 147,179 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective one hanger bracket insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm,and front bush soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake release lever (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 147,179 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective one hanger bracket insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm front bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake release lever (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 135,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm, and pin hole in boot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake release lever (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in "D"bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 135,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm, and pin hole in boot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake release lever (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in "D"bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 128,590 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 115,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play side arm outer ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight free play at parking brake release lever

Pass 11 Sep 2018 93,895 miles

Hand operated control valve worn, but not excessively free play at handbrake release lever (1.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 92,890 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hand operated control valve worn, but not excessively free play at handbrake release lever (1.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 79,643 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 79,643 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,401 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 71,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 76,505 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,141 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 62,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 53,367 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 53,367 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,717 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,808 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 26,737 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 MJV 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 66.7%.

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 MJV, 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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ST56 MJV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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