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A13 GMB

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,589 mi
Last recorded116,589 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 GMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 116,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to check front to rear brake pipes due to undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2026 116,571 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.75 Failed at 1.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to check front to rear brake pipes due to undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2025 109,871 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 109,871 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 106,848 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 106,838 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 102,752 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 102,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 98,322 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 95,092 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 92,016 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 85,910 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 79,066 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 70,565 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 69,551 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 67,194 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 63,996 miles

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 4 May 2013 58,344 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 58,281 miles

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 6 Aug 2012 58,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 49,617 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 46,304 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,512 miles

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 27 Feb 2010 39,512 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 30,423 miles

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)

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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A13 GMB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A13 GMB, 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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A13 GMB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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