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RK55 BAU

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,873 mi
Last recorded174,873 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 BAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 174,873 miles

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)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 174,864 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 163,810 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 149,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 137,148 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 137,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 124,439 miles

engine light on

offside headlight damaged but secure

slight cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2012 110,025 miles

rear tyres getting low

tyre size 40 on rear 45 on front

Fail 31 Jul 2012 109,784 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

tyre size 40 on rear 45 on front

rear tyres getting low

Pass 1 Aug 2011 93,597 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 79,091 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 62,276 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 54,263 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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RK55 BAU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RK55 BAU, 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 RK55 BAU registered?

RK55 BAU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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