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WP06 GXL

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

203,032 mi
Last recorded203,032 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP06 GXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 203,032 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 198,993 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 198,993 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom cast iron straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 193,017 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 193,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 183,097 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 171,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 171,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 159,013 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 159,013 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 150,187 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 150,187 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 144,919 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 138,953 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 136,703 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 136,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 133,314 miles

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

nearside rear inner side wall damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2011 133,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear inner side wall damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2010 125,523 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 125,523 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 108,158 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

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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WP06 GXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WP06 GXL, 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 WP06 GXL registered?

WP06 GXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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