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EE53 RAM

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,120 mi
Last recorded124,120 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEE53 RAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 124,120 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 121,396 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 119,559 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 119,557 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2023 116,434 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 116,431 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel delay (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 113,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 107,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 103,354 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 103,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 100,154 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 96,688 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 92,363 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 87,662 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 83,672 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 76,688 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 72,438 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 66,890 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 55,837 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 55,837 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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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EE53 RAM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EE53 RAM, 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 EE53 RAM registered?

EE53 RAM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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