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BJ56 YJF

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,601 mi
Last recorded215,601 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 YJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 215,601 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 209,838 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 204,224 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 197,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXY PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 194,232 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 194,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 186,502 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 176,673 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 161,895 miles

rear brake pipes corroded in various places

Fail 2 Oct 2018 161,865 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users on idle and accelaration blue smoke suspect turbo failing (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes corroded in various places

Pass 2 Oct 2017 144,878 miles

both rear tyres on 3.0mm

engine management light on

undertray fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2017 144,878 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres on 3.0mm

engine management light on

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 135,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 123,313 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Oct 2014 115,096 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 113,336 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 113,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 81,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,060 miles

advie that the wiper blades smear slightly

Fail 10 Apr 2012 64,060 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 60,153 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 59,944 miles

Offside Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,225 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 44,393 miles

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

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 YJF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BJ56 YJF, 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 BJ56 YJF registered?

BJ56 YJF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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