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AB03 CLK

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,565 mi
Last recorded171,565 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 171,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 162,415 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 162,413 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 160,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 20 Sep 2023 160,899 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 28 Sep 2022 157,793 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear underside

Pass 13 Sep 2021 148,216 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 147,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 146,013 miles

Both headlamp aim patterns poor.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 141,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front signs of wear to the very outer edge of tyre

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of slight corrosion to edge of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front signs of wear to the very outer edge of tyre

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of slight corrosion to edge of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 129,026 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 115,551 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on extreme edge

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on extreme edge

Pass 12 Sep 2015 101,568 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 88,161 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 74,298 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 58,518 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 45,403 miles

all brake discs slight wear

engine & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under body trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Oct 2011 45,403 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs slight wear

engine & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under body trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Oct 2009 26,948 miles

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

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

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

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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AB03 CLK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AB03 CLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB03 CLK registered?

AB03 CLK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is AB03 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB03 CLK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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