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C12 MDW

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,745 mi
Last recorded99,745 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 MDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 99,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

nearside and offside brake disc back plates corroded/ missing

offside rear exhaust heat shield fouling exhaust silencer

Pass 10 Sep 2025 98,144 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 97,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on inner sidewall and centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on inner sidewall and centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 96,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 94,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INERTWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake disc backing shield slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 94,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake discs guard is damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R and N/S/R - Covered in grease and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R and N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 93,510 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres at inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2021 93,508 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm - marked yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres at inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 90,242 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 90,241 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 86,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 83,912 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 80,259 miles

Exhaust brackets corroded/deteriorated.

Front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Fail 13 Apr 2016 80,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust brackets corroded/deteriorated.

Front wiper blades smearing slightly.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 67,889 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 56,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 19 Feb 2013 46,536 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 38,752 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 38,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,173 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,172 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 25,353 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 20,561 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 17,337 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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C12 MDW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C12 MDW, 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 C12 MDW registered?

C12 MDW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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