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DE04 RAE

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,233 mi
Last recorded127,233 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 RAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 127,233 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

parking brake light saying on

Fail 21 Sep 2017 126,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

parking brake light saying on

Pass 5 Oct 2016 109,778 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 95,190 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 88,676 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 72,665 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 72,665 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 64,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 53,860 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 38,303 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 35,135 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 35,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,811 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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DE04 RAE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE04 RAE, 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 DE04 RAE registered?

DE04 RAE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 April 2006.

Is DE04 RAE safe to buy?

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