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YD06 JHC

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,886 mi
Last recorded164,886 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 JHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 164,886 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view testable components

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

Headlamp aim image weak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear discs rusty

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 188,627 miles

brake pipes to front hoses corroded

brake pipes to rear hoses corroded

headlamp aim image weak

play in both steering rack arms

Fail 4 Nov 2020 188,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes to front hoses corroded

brake pipes to rear hoses corroded

headlamp aim image weak

play in both steering rack arms

Pass 28 May 2019 173,592 miles

brake pipe to n/s/r hose corroded

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

o/s steering rack arm slight play

Fail 22 May 2019 173,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pipe to n/s/r hose corroded

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

o/s steering rack arm slight play

Pass 25 May 2018 160,589 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 160,535 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 145,700 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 145,672 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 133,209 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 121,546 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 121,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 104,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 93,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 78,605 miles

centre brake lamp not working

Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,073 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,762 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 37,762 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 9 May 2009 16,572 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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YD06 JHC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YD06 JHC, 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 YD06 JHC registered?

YD06 JHC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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