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EF06 ZDG

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,176 mi
Last recorded113,176 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 ZDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 113,176 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2021 113,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated red brake light on dash indicating an issue with park brake or brake fluid (1.1.10 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 112,160 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 May 2020 112,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 110,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 110,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 106,744 miles

Front back plates corroded

Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 12 Jul 2017 101,634 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 101,634 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing thin

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 96,085 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 92,139 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 91,864 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 81,376 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,800 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 70,800 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 58,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 44,648 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,182 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,037 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 ZDG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZDG, 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 ZDG registered?

EF06 ZDG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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