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YR56 CEY

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,036 mi
Last recorded144,036 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 CEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 144,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 144,036 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing one wheel nut missing on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 130,923 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 102,599 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 88,046 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 88,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 72,066 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 72,066 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 72,037 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 69,236 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 64,659 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,264 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,073 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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YR56 CEY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR56 CEY, 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 YR56 CEY registered?

YR56 CEY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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