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B16 DRL

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,745 mi
Last recorded129,745 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 DRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 129,745 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front jack point rubber missing

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 127,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on edges, 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 124,945 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 124,941 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2023 124,886 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 193,848 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 193,844 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlamp lenses faded (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 102,999 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 96,913 miles

Boot full obscuring some components & prescribed areas

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

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

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Fluid leak, but not excessive washer fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring power steering component, brake pipes & fuel lines

Fail 18 Sep 2020 96,913 miles

Boot full obscuring some components & prescribed areas

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

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

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Fluid leak, but not excessive washer fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays obscuring power steering component, brake pipes & fuel lines

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle split & leaking (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 89,007 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 89,006 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 80,535 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 80,535 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,821 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 72,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 66,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,139 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 58,139 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 40,367 miles

centre exhaust section bracket starting to corrode

Fail 4 Apr 2013 40,220 miles

Offside Front 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)

both rear indicators starting to discolour

centre exhaust section bracket starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre near wear limit and damaged on sidewall

slight play in nearside front suspension arm lower ball joint

Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,184 miles

damage on nearside front tyre sidewall deep but no cords showing

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,662 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 18,759 miles

both rear tyres on wear limit on central tread

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Apr 2009 14,045 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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B16 DRL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 B16 DRL, 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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B16 DRL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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