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AY06 XRN

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

203,166 mi
Last recorded203,166 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 XRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 203,166 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR - D BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front head lamp switch does not change lights between off, position and dip but all lights work and operate correctly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) FRONT ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread REAR (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OSF (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working CENTER REAR (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF, 205 55 16, OUTER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 198,215 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively warped disc (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 192,689 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 192,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severely worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears, 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 185,478 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 185,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 169,372 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (aluminium) control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 169,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 153,333 miles

Offside Rear park brake effort

park brake travel

Fail 29 Jan 2021 153,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear park brake effort

park brake travel

Pass 30 Jan 2020 143,639 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 134,633 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 123,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 112,214 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 101,117 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 92,693 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,997 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,183 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 58,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,000 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,976 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 34,976 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,099 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 22,109 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)

upper boot stop lamp is dim

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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AY06 XRN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AY06 XRN, 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 AY06 XRN registered?

AY06 XRN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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