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DG06 VHM

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,349 mi
Last recorded84,349 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 VHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 84,349 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 78,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s rear brake disc surface rust

Pass 14 Dec 2023 77,667 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 77,667 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 74,634 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 74,634 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 71,201 miles

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills and parts of under side not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 12 Aug 2020 69,648 miles

covers fitted to outer sills and parts of under side not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 13 Aug 2019 68,723 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2018 68,318 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 67,418 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 67,418 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 62,686 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 59,043 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,010 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 44,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 43,923 miles

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

gouge in n/s/f tyre wall split in o/s/f tyre wall nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 15 Jun 2011 43,920 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2010 37,059 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,986 miles

both headlight aims set to top of limits

deep cuts in both front tyres no cords or plys exposed

Fail 17 Mar 2009 25,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both headlamp aims at top of limit

deep cuts to both front tyre outer sidewalls (no cords or ply exposed)

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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DG06 VHM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DG06 VHM, 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 DG06 VHM registered?

DG06 VHM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is DG06 VHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG06 VHM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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