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E5 NGL

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

119,117 mi
Last recorded119,117 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 NGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 119,117 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 119,117 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 118,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 114,900 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 113,125 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 110,664 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 107,556 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly smooth on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2019 107,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly smooth on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2018 103,207 miles

Offside Rear tyre smooth on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2018 103,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2017 99,009 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 99,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 95,556 miles

EML light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 89,778 miles

EML light on

Pass 1 Nov 2014 86,946 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 86,946 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,072 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 77,983 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 77,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 77,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edges

nearside wiper not cearing bottom of sceen

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 3 May 2013 77,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edges

nearside wiper not cearing bottom of sceen

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 8 May 2012 70,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs slightly worn/corroded

brakes noisy/squeeky

Fail 8 May 2012 70,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs slightly worn/corroded

brakes noisy/squeeky

Pass 30 Mar 2011 58,760 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,442 miles

nearside front tyre as slit bulge

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,681 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 38,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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E5 NGL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 E5 NGL, 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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E5 NGL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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