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398 NPT

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,458 mi
Last recorded101,458 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration398 NPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 101,458 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 98,280 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 98,274 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 95,097 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s rear inner sill corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 91,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 91,922 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 87,940 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,070 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 79,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 74,067 miles

centre exhaust mounting

Pass 2 May 2017 69,446 miles

Central exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 69,446 miles

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

Central exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 65,638 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 60,076 miles

front brake pads worn to aprox 3mm

tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,841 miles

advise o/s n/s rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 2 Apr 2013 48,371 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 48,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,514 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 42,514 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 36,796 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 31,547 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertrays fitted.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 31,547 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 24,127 miles

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

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

full underbody shields fitted

tested under wet conditions

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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398 NPT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 398 NPT, 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 398 NPT registered?

398 NPT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is 398 NPT safe to buy?

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