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EF06 HLX

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

211,357 mi
Last recorded211,357 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 HLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 211,357 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 211,352 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 175,893 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 175,877 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 152,361 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 135,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 124,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 120,969 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TRUST ARM BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

GLOW PLUG LIGHT ON.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CROSS STRUT BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2019 120,768 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SEAL SPLIT. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TRUST ARM BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

GLOW PLUG LIGHT ON.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CROSS STRUT BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 117,920 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 115,806 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 108,213 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 98,665 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 84,819 miles

front pads getting low.front discs wearing.offside front anti roll bar link top dust cover slight split.slight play in rack arms.off side front tyre nearing limit.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 84,817 miles

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

front pads getting low.front discs wearing.offside front anti roll bar link top dust cover slight split.slight play in rack arms.off side front tyre nearing limit.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 71,848 miles

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

Offside Front 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 17 Oct 2011 63,333 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,716 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to undere vehicle covers

Pass 7 Jul 2009 50,907 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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EF06 HLX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EF06 HLX, 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 EF06 HLX registered?

EF06 HLX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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