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YK56 WDJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,249 mi
Last recorded122,249 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 WDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 122,249 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 122,247 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 117,217 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (D bushes x2) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 117,214 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 112,740 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 109,527 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 109,526 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 96,285 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 96,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 88,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 88,380 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 73,331 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 73,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 69,888 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,276 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,741 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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YK56 WDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YK56 WDJ, 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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YK56 WDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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