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DHC 855

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,092 mi
Last recorded114,092 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHC 855
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 114,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 114,083 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 111,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 111,752 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mounting brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 106,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 106,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 102,526 miles

Lower under covers fitted some items unable to be checked

Fail 30 Apr 2021 102,523 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Lower under covers fitted some items unable to be checked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 51,276 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2013 36,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 35,883 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 2 Feb 2012 31,163 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 31,163 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 26,086 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 19,399 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 17,220 miles

Both front brake discs slight worn

Cover impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F tyre getting low on outer edge

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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DHC 855 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DHC 855, 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 DHC 855 registered?

DHC 855 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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