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VN56 OWU

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,279 mi
Last recorded159,279 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 OWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 159,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides just before ferrules to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 159,279 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Cable became detached during the RBT test (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides just before ferrules to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 154,864 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both de bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 141,037 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 131,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 122,791 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 122,791 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 103,627 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 86,699 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 86,592 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 65,494 miles

repeater lamp on o/s mirror cracked.

Fail 26 Mar 2011 65,494 miles

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

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

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

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

repeater lamp on o/s mirror cracked.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,535 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge (reinforced shoulder) has no tread & worn uneven.

Fail 30 Mar 2010 47,535 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge (reinforced shoulder) has no tread & worn uneven.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,013 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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VN56 OWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VN56 OWU, 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 VN56 OWU registered?

VN56 OWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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