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B17 KJS

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,019 mi
Last recorded130,019 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 KJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 130,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2026 130,019 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 124,071 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 118,151 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 111,812 miles

Offside Front slight play in upper strut mount

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 105,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 101,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 97,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2020 97,695 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split in front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2019 93,502 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2018 89,272 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 84,442 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 79,841 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 74,792 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 74,792 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 67,683 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 62,797 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,620 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 52,044 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 52,044 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,654 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 41,241 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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B17 KJS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 B17 KJS, 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 B17 KJS registered?

B17 KJS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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