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AV06 RUW

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

361,068 mi
Last recorded361,068 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 RUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2026 361,068 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault SRS light on (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire leaking fuel onto exhaust system (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 354,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2024 354,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2022 352,475 miles

Nearside wiper blade smearing

high level brake light lens cracked

rear silencer heavily corroded small holes

Pass 18 Feb 2021 348,435 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 348,434 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet not staying up

Pass 27 Jan 2020 334,675 miles

Bonnet Only Stays Open If Locked On Strut

Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Deteriorating - Inner Skin Ok

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Back Box 1 of 2 Brackets Broken - Not Likely To Fall (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak - Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Screen - Not Affecting View (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 334,675 miles

Bonnet Only Stays Open If Locked On Strut

Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Deteriorating - Inner Skin Ok

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Back Box 1 of 2 Brackets Broken - Not Likely To Fall (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high O/S/F Headlight Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak - Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Screen - Not Affecting View (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 294,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 294,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 285,126 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre worn near to limits

Pass 13 Jan 2017 274,662 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 238,564 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 216,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 194,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on out side edge

Fail 22 May 2012 161,634 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge (2mm).

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 161,634 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge (2mm).

Pass 10 May 2011 135,173 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 135,171 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 109,969 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 82,519 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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AV06 RUW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV06 RUW, 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 AV06 RUW registered?

AV06 RUW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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