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BF56 DFP

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,920 mi
Last recorded178,920 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 DFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 178,920 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 164,113 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 152,165 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 141,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 141,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 129,796 miles

Offside rear parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 16 Nov 2018 117,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 113,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both front wiper blades split

Nearside front tyre worn to approx.3mm

Slight play in offside front suspension arm bush

Pass 19 Sep 2017 102,588 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 91,828 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 80,300 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 68,732 miles

nearside front wheel rim has weld to inside

Fail 9 May 2014 68,725 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs pitted/corroded

nearside front wheel rim has weld to inside

rear inner pads wearing thin

Pass 11 May 2013 57,982 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 48,389 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 42,937 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 40,480 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 40,480 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,279 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked/damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2009 33,279 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked/damaged

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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BF56 DFP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF56 DFP, 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 BF56 DFP registered?

BF56 DFP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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