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BJ06 VNL

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

115,555 mi
Last recorded115,555 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 VNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 115,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 113,021 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 106,532 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 103,400 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 99,578 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 96,146 miles

centre silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2021 96,086 miles

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

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

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

centre silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2020 93,214 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 88,802 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission Oil Leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 83,233 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 77,181 miles

Advise front brake discs inspected.

Advise o/s and n/s front pads getting low.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4/4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 71,299 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 71,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,238 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,422 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,233 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,501 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 51,501 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,337 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 47,219 miles

N/s parking brake low effort for model

O/s/r tyre 3mm N/s/r tyre 4mm

Plastic covers preventing full examination

Small chips on windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,816 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 35,956 miles

slight wear to both front brake discs

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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BJ06 VNL 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 86.4%.

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 BJ06 VNL, 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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BJ06 VNL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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