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EKK 1E

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,271 mi
Last recorded118,271 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKK 1E
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 118,271 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 118,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 117,841 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 117,841 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 117,458 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2023 116,670 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 116,664 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 116,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 116,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 115,922 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 115,385 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 113,098 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 111,174 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner outer edges 225/45/17

Fail 17 Jan 2018 111,174 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner outer edges 225/45/17

Pass 7 Feb 2017 106,926 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 100,780 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 92,402 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 86,060 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,903 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 Jan 2012 66,427 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,317 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen scratched on n/s, not effecting drivers view to front.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,579 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 37,893 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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EKK 1E is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EKK 1E, 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 EKK 1E registered?

EKK 1E is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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