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BD06 MLX

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

138,469 mi
Last recorded138,469 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 MLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 138,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 138,352 miles

Engine cover, Undertray & Sill covers fitted

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 137,736 miles

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

engine cover & under tray sill cover fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2022 137,568 miles

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

under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2022 137,562 miles

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

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

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

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 136,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

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

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

engine undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2021 136,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

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

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

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2020 136,839 miles

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

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 135,220 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2019 135,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2018 131,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 29 Jul 2018 131,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 128,378 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jul 2016 122,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Covers under the car

Engine management light on

Offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside front wiper blade smearing

Fail 23 Jul 2016 122,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Covers under the car

Engine management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside front wiper blade smearing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 118,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2015 118,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 112,815 miles

Both rear road tyres worn low

Brake wear warning light staying on

Offside rear tyre pressure looks low

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 106,916 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 106,916 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 101,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2012 101,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 95,901 miles

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

noise from engine

Pass 18 May 2010 90,279 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 77,143 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)

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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BD06 MLX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BD06 MLX, 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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BD06 MLX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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