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WU56 XGS

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,658 mi
Last recorded125,658 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 XGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 125,658 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 121,373 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 115,116 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 115,116 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn facing upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 105,051 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 97,209 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 97,204 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,574 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,121 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,140 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,108 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2014 72,108 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2013 65,408 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,408 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,464 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,152 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 50,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

both front tyre low and n/s wearing on edge

Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,686 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 31,803 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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WU56 XGS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WU56 XGS, 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 WU56 XGS registered?

WU56 XGS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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