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CF06 XJX

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,967 mi
Last recorded85,967 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF06 XJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 85,967 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 85,940 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Knock under braking at low speeds. unable to find a cause

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2025 72,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 70,369 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 68,361 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 68,360 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 66,109 miles

Nearside Rear outer sidewall damaged

Rear exhaust mount excessively corroded/detached

Pass 10 Jul 2021 63,936 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 62,533 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 62,494 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to see if bottom of rear springs are complete

Pass 4 Jul 2019 58,836 miles

Central Rear Inner Exhaust silencer slightly loose one back box support detached but exhaust system still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in lower rear ball joints both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides at front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 58,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured crack over old repair weld across rim edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Inner Exhaust silencer slightly loose one back box support detached but exhaust system still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in lower rear ball joints both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides at front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 89,722 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 89,722 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 84,664 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 79,970 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower rear arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 73,315 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 68,323 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,009 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Jul 2013 59,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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CF06 XJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CF06 XJX, 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 CF06 XJX registered?

CF06 XJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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