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YJ55 ZBV

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,852 mi
Last recorded122,852 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 ZBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 122,852 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 122,828 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 121,000 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 118,855 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 118,855 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre edge worn

Fail 4 Oct 2013 110,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 110,459 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 91,883 miles

light damage to nsf outer wheel rim

lower engine covers fitted

nsr seat belt tested best possible due to child seat fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2011 79,301 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 79,301 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 66,513 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,513 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 55,187 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 55,187 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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YJ55 ZBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YJ55 ZBV, 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 YJ55 ZBV registered?

YJ55 ZBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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