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C5 TER

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,850 mi
Last recorded122,850 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 TER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 122,850 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 121,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 120,160 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 118,884 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 117,860 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 116,560 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 113,415 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 110,443 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 106,176 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 101,547 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 96,977 miles

childs seat

Fail 28 Apr 2016 96,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

childs seat

Pass 21 Apr 2015 91,883 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 86,853 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 78,513 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 67,851 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 56,886 miles

N/S/F LOWER ARM BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,886 miles

N/S/F LOWER ARM BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

Pass 29 Jun 2010 45,550 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to fully check the seat belt

Fail 29 Jun 2010 45,550 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to fully check the seat belt

Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f head lamp washer leaking

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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C5 TER is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C5 TER, 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 C5 TER registered?

C5 TER is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 January 2006.

Is C5 TER safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 TER shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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