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BL55 OFC

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,513 mi
Last recorded147,513 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 OFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 147,513 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 143,036 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front anti roll bar d bush worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

both headlight patterns poor

Fail 12 Dec 2019 143,036 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front anti roll bar d bush worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

both headlight patterns poor

Pass 23 Nov 2018 137,418 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 137,104 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 127,486 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 118,223 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 118,223 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 109,576 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,580 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 5 Jul 2013 84,555 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 84,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,061 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 63,713 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 63,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 53,880 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,908 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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BL55 OFC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BL55 OFC, 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 BL55 OFC registered?

BL55 OFC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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