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704 EKL

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,396 mi
Last recorded39,396 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration704 EKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 39,396 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 38,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 38,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 37,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 37,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 36,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on very outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 35,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 34,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on very outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 33,515 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 32,375 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,844 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 28,646 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 25,822 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 25,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 23,845 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 21,809 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 18,682 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 18,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 15,603 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 12,548 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 12,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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704 EKL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 704 EKL, 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 704 EKL registered?

704 EKL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is 704 EKL safe to buy?

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