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DB51 CLK

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,726 mi
Last recorded124,726 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB51 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 124,726 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2026 124,726 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 119,807 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 119,807 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 108,187 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 104,214 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 102,102 miles

rear brake hoses perished

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 5 Jan 2022 95,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 87,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 80,779 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 80,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 75,064 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 70,107 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 18 Mar 2017 53,859 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,097 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,384 miles

both front tyres are unevenly worn and cracking around outer edge of tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2014 31,870 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 29,373 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,346 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,339 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 19,238 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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DB51 CLK 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 DB51 CLK, 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 DB51 CLK registered?

DB51 CLK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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