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J555 CLK

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,545 mi
Last recorded95,545 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 95,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 95,479 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 90,914 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 90,907 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 86,169 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 78,599 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 78,598 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear as marked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear as marked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,240 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 61,606 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 61,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 53,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,807 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,446 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,901 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,048 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 25,307 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 24,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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J555 CLK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J555 CLK, 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 J555 CLK registered?

J555 CLK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 May 2006.

Is J555 CLK safe to buy?

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