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C8 TBM

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,770 mi
Last recorded97,770 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 TBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 97,770 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 93,592 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 May 2025 93,592 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 89,750 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 89,750 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 86,256 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 83,393 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 80,174 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 80,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 77,989 miles

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))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 77,989 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 75,931 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 72,882 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 69,266 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 65,170 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 65,170 miles

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2014 58,469 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,412 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,744 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,881 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,967 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 32,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 32,022 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 29,281 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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C8 TBM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C8 TBM, 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 C8 TBM registered?

C8 TBM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is C8 TBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 TBM shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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