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AF51 JRF

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,261 mi
Last recorded127,261 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 JRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 127,261 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 123,073 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 122,908 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust joint sealing clamp broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 117,617 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transmission sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 111,579 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 106,292 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 106,284 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 99,578 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 99,527 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Above rear differential (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 95,727 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 89,234 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 78,825 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 71,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 71,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 67,007 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 67,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 62,855 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 57,188 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 3 Oct 2013 50,779 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 44,478 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 38,133 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 38,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front disc's pitted

Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,805 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 22,870 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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AF51 JRF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF51 JRF, 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 AF51 JRF registered?

AF51 JRF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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