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BJ56 UFY

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,797 mi
Last recorded135,797 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 UFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2024 135,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Rear Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Rear Main Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both Rear Coilsprings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres ( Cracked ) 225 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 131,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 128,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s mains (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 125,214 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2020 121,775 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2020 121,773 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2019 117,692 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 108,835 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s mains (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

slight play detected o/s steering arm

Pass 26 Apr 2017 102,509 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 102,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm. (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 80,472 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 80,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,426 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 66,536 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 66,536 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 64,820 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 64,820 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,840 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2012 62,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 52,901 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,515 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 29,957 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 29,957 miles

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

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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BJ56 UFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BJ56 UFY, 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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BJ56 UFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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