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P906 BDF

1997 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,755 mi
Last recorded93,755 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk105,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP906 BDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 93,755 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 84,805 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)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 84,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 74,737 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,736 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 68,736 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013
Fail 24 Oct 2013 66,670 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 65,435 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Some lift in the NS and OS front hub assembly.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 63,280 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tensioners/fan belt pulley? noisy under bonnet.

Fail 19 Oct 2011 63,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tensioners/fan belt pulley? noisy under bonnet.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 61,304 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,045 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 56,674 miles

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

No plate cracked front

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 55,304 miles

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

o/s/r n/s/r tyres perished

Fail 19 Oct 2007 55,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

o/s/r n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2006 52,991 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 50,400 miles

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)

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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P906 BDF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 105,377 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 P906 BDF, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P906 BDF registered?

P906 BDF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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