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EF06 ZDE

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,372 mi
Last recorded78,372 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 ZDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 78,372 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 78,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 71,720 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 67,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 67,676 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 63,335 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 61,253 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 60,632 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 60,632 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 53,613 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 45,915 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2018 45,915 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2017 37,004 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge starting to wear

Offside Front tyre inner wall starting to crack

Pass 12 May 2016 29,055 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 9 May 2016 29,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 May 2015 23,721 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 18,263 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

numberplate incorrectly spaced but not likely to be misread

Pass 23 Apr 2013 15,249 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 13,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2011 11,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Apr 2011 11,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2010 9,249 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 9,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 7,292 miles

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

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 ZDE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EF06 ZDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF06 ZDE registered?

EF06 ZDE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is EF06 ZDE safe to buy?

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