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BU06 ZVO

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

161,024 mi
Last recorded161,024 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 ZVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2025 161,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/arch area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre stop not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box tail pipe area holed (6.1.2 (a))

Headlights have cloudy lenses/weak patterns

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension has areas corroded/rusty front and rear

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

areas corroded/rusty underneath front/rear

o/s mirror glass deteriorated

rear shock absorbers weak

vehicle has sill covers fully covering sill areas

wipers weak clearing screen

Pass 27 Jun 2024 155,059 miles

Cloudy lenses/weak patterns

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 145,844 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 145,844 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 129,990 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2022 129,990 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 113,185 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 113,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 100,013 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 83,407 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 77,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear small splits in inner tyre wall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear small splits in inner tyre wall

engine cover fitted

undershields fitted

Fail 10 May 2018 77,755 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

undershields fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear small splits in inner tyre wall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear small splits in inner tyre wall

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 76,148 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box, above tail pipe (7.1.2)

covers in engine bay

undershields fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2017 76,148 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box, above tail pipe (7.1.2)

covers in engine bay

undershields fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 74,114 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 71,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has a crack on inner side wall but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Fail 30 Apr 2015 71,298 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has a crack on inner side wall but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Pass 14 Apr 2014 67,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 67,178 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,079 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 59,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn

limited inspection to underside of vehicle due to plastic shrouds

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,152 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,725 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,017 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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BU06 ZVO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BU06 ZVO, 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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BU06 ZVO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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