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BT06 LUW

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

211,140 mi
Last recorded211,140 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 LUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 211,140 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2023 211,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (Full beam) too high (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative in wheel arch, arm snapped on sensor (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 202,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Mar 2022 202,816 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2021 184,936 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Feb 2021 184,936 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undercovers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 May 2019 172,347 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 170,684 miles

Nearside Front wheel weld repair on inner rim

Offside Front wheel repair weld on inner rim

engine oil leak

Fail 25 May 2018 170,672 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front wheel weld repair on inner rim

Offside Front wheel repair weld on inner rim

engine oil leak

Pass 10 May 2017 168,252 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 168,232 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 20 May 2016 165,854 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 165,854 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 153,266 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 146,181 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2013 122,689 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 122,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 90,290 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 90,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 58,338 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

gouges in outer wall of n/s/f tyre.(kerbed).

rear brake pads low = warning light on soon.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,446 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 35,446 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 29,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

edge wear nsf tyre

mark on screen

minor play at front steering and suspension

signs of rub marks on flexy osf

Pass 8 Jun 2009 29,356 miles

edge wear nsf tyre

mark on screen

minor play at front steering and suspension

signs of rub marks on flexy osf

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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BT06 LUW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BT06 LUW, 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 BT06 LUW registered?

BT06 LUW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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