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YX56 PPV

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,890 mi
Last recorded112,890 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 PPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 112,890 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 105,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 105,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 97,944 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 85,796 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 85,756 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 75,161 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 75,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear of wheel (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 70,170 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 70,025 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 64,200 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 64,175 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 56,574 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 52,615 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 52,615 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 48,572 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,390 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 43,389 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 38,074 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 34,672 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 34,672 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2009 32,256 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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YX56 PPV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YX56 PPV, 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 YX56 PPV registered?

YX56 PPV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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