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VK56 ZCY

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,076 mi
Last recorded89,076 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 ZCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 89,076 miles

o/s/f rear lower arm bush slight play

Fail 11 Mar 2021 89,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f rear lower arm bush slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2020 81,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 80,907 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 72,772 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2018 72,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner brake pad getting down

Offside washer not working

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2017 70,171 miles

hand brake readings low

n/s front lower suspension arm ball joint slight play [rear arm]

Pass 14 Nov 2016 63,571 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 63,571 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 52,458 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 43,616 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 40,705 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 40,705 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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

o.s.f tyre side wal cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2012 38,744 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake disc inner surfaces lipped and scored.

both front tyres outter sidewalls starting to crack.

both rear tyres unevenly worn and apporching legal limit.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 34,556 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 31,591 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 31,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 24,691 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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VK56 ZCY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VK56 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

VK56 ZCY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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