CarVerify

Free Car Check

BU06 ZWH

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

192,364 mi
Last recorded192,364 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 ZWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 192,364 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 192,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 181,766 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 181,762 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 181,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper not working not working on all speeds (3.4 (a))

metal brake pipes under side of body could not be inspected due to plastice cowling covering them.

Pass 8 May 2024 148,767 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 148,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 141,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 133,831 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 133,762 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 132,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front mirror discoloured

some surface corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2021 132,767 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front mirror discoloured

some surface corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2021 132,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside door mirror glass discoloured not affecting view to rear

general surface corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2020 129,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

General suspension corrosion

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside door mirror glass discoloured not affecting view to rear

Pass 20 Feb 2019 123,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside pipes that are visible slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sticker top right hand side of windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror glass discoloured not affecting view to rear

Pass 13 Mar 2018 118,398 miles

Offside front door mirror glass discoloured not affecting rear view

Fail 13 Mar 2018 118,398 miles

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

Offside front door mirror glass discoloured not affecting rear view

Pass 22 Feb 2017 113,744 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 106,860 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 106,538 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 97,777 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 97,777 miles

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 90,907 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 83,534 miles

O/S/F tyre close to cords on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 75,781 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 75,781 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 67,331 miles

o/s rear view mirror cracked but can still see to the rear

Fail 9 Mar 2010 57,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,080 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,168 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BU06 ZWH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 ZWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU06 ZWH?

You can check the full history of BU06 ZWH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BU06 ZWH registered?

BU06 ZWH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is BU06 ZWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU06 ZWH shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU06 ZWH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BU06 ZWH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.