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AR06 FWT

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,425 mi
Last recorded159,425 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR06 FWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 159,425 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 154,111 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 147,490 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothsides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 141,524 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 136,685 miles

offside front link boot slightly worn nearside front lower arm bolt joint slightly play offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 30 Sep 2020 131,065 miles

nearside front steering gaiter slightly worn

Pass 11 Oct 2019 124,341 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 124,394 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached REAR BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 110,998 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 110,998 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 96,385 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 96,385 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 82,097 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 81,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 64,798 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 64,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 53,722 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 Sep 2013 48,421 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 41,504 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 34,847 miles

rear brake pads low.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,365 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,284 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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AR06 FWT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AR06 FWT, 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 AR06 FWT registered?

AR06 FWT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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