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YR56 VEH

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,264 mi
Last recorded161,264 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 161,264 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 161,264 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 147,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge 225/40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 132,906 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 132,085 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 127,956 miles

225/40 R 18 tyres front

255/35 ZR 18 tyres rear

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2016 127,956 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

225/40 R 18 tyres front

255/35 ZR 18 tyres rear

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 124,358 miles

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

park brake warning light remains illuminated when not applied

Pass 15 Jul 2014 118,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 111,070 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 111,034 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 100,607 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 93,452 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 89,261 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 VEH 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 VEH, 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 VEH registered?

YR56 VEH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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