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DU06 BYD

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,029 mi
Last recorded133,029 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 BYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 133,029 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 132,106 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 129,910 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 129,896 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front antiroll bar fouling suspension arm

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 124,286 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 124,286 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 114,400 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 111,474 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 111,474 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf & osf (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 110,155 miles

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

parking brake only just meets requirments

Pass 11 Jan 2019 107,922 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 102,372 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 102,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 95,132 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,965 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 77,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 73,060 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 73,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 66,056 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,073 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 57,073 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,170 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,934 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,607 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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DU06 BYD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel 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 DU06 BYD, 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 DU06 BYD registered?

DU06 BYD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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