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BP55 LYH

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,895 mi
Last recorded167,895 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 LYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 167,895 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 152,613 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 137,803 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

indicator stork loose

Fail 20 Aug 2014 137,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

indicator stork loose

Pass 18 Jun 2013 127,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 127,937 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2013 127,808 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 112,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 112,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 110,777 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 110,578 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 96,322 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 75,011 miles

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)

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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BP55 LYH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BP55 LYH, 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 BP55 LYH registered?

BP55 LYH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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