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DRZ 8581

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,611 mi
Last recorded106,611 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 8581
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 106,611 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 106,255 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake binding excessively not releasing properly once applied (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar mounting bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undershields fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 101,215 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 101,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 97,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 10 Jan 2020 97,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 31 Dec 2018 87,864 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on underbody,chassis,suspension and brake components

Fail 31 Dec 2018 87,864 miles

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

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on underbody,chassis,suspension and brake components

Pass 5 Dec 2017 79,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and osr. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened and osr. (3.5.1n)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 79,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and osf (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and osr. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened and osr. (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 70,992 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 61,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 61,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2014 50,422 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 50,421 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 44,752 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 38,784 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 32,999 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 24,023 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 23,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DRZ 8581 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DRZ 8581, 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 DRZ 8581 registered?

DRZ 8581 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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