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JJ56 JCJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,358 mi
Last recorded169,358 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ56 JCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 169,358 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 Leaks back box and center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 169,355 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 Leaks back box and center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 164,010 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De laminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 164,007 miles

Direction indicator not working No directional indicators working front or rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both front lamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De laminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 154,635 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2022 154,635 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2020 152,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 145,307 miles

osf tyre wearing on edge

play in nsr drop link

Fail 19 Jun 2019 145,307 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

osf tyre wearing on edge

play in nsr drop link

Pass 11 Jun 2018 132,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 117,908 miles

Offside Front offside front tyre has deep cuts in both side walls

Fail 14 Feb 2017 117,908 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front offside front tyre has deep cuts in both side walls

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 96,856 miles

Creak From OSF Suspension

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 86,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 77,023 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 77,016 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 59,972 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre not deep enough to reach chords

cut in o/s/f tyre not deep enough to reach chords

Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,170 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 35,095 miles

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

slight brake imbalance at front axle

Pass 20 Nov 2009 35,095 miles

slight brake imbalance at front axle

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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JJ56 JCJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JJ56 JCJ, 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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JJ56 JCJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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