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RJ56 YJV

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,735 mi
Last recorded28,735 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 YJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 28,735 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2026 28,735 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 28,512 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 28,494 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 28,091 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 27,623 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 27,033 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Oct 2020 26,262 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 25,826 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2018 25,039 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 9 Oct 2017 23,833 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 9 Oct 2017 23,823 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 3 Nov 2016 22,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

covers trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 21,519 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 28 Oct 2014 20,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 18,967 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 17,869 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 16,119 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 14,328 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 12,203 miles

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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RJ56 YJV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ56 YJV, 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 RJ56 YJV registered?

RJ56 YJV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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