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VK56 RHZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,901 mi
Last recorded152,901 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 RHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 152,901 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer shoulders

both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

under tray and under body covers and side sills fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2022 145,528 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2022 145,528 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

chip in windscreen

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2021 135,597 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 135,420 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 135,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency slightly low

Fail 22 Sep 2020 135,532 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency slightly low

Pass 19 Aug 2019 134,455 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 134,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 130,617 miles

Rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2018 130,613 miles

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

Rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2016 120,270 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 120,265 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 110,880 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 101,223 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 101,131 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 90,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2013 90,583 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2012 79,057 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 78,690 miles

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brakes low

Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,772 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 64,381 miles

front brake discs worn.

slight play in os/f wheel bearing.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 56,311 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 56,251 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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VK56 RHZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VK56 RHZ, 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 VK56 RHZ registered?

VK56 RHZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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