MOT Status
ValidMileage
133,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear handbrake requires adjustment
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear handbrake requires adjustment
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 to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
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 to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both Sides Sills covers, Engine undertray & Undersides covers fitted.
Brake Pedals Anti Slip Rubber partly worn.
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Undersides general surface corrosion.
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front 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))
Emissions are too clean to record a reading.
Engine under tray fitted.
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW56 CFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 SW56 CFV, 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 SW56 CFV registered?
SW56 CFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 December 2006.
Is SW56 CFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW56 CFV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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