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FG06 XJU

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,729 mi
Last recorded139,729 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 XJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 139,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on both sides of car approximately 2.5mm remaining only (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 139,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut/snapped cord hanging out of cut in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on both sides of car approximately 2.5mm remaining only (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 135,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 129,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 129,730 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn traction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 122,705 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 117,496 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 115,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear and center (1.1.11 (c))

rear of vehicle surface rust axle and suspension arms

Pass 1 Jun 2019 105,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,358 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 91,780 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Jun 2016 86,482 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine cover & under tray fitted

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers

Fail 6 Jun 2016 86,482 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine cover & under tray fitted

unable to fully check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 29 May 2015 82,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 82,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 73,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 30 May 2014 73,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 May 2013 63,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 54,712 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 8 Jun 2011 44,996 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,835 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,978 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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FG06 XJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FG06 XJU, 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 FG06 XJU registered?

FG06 XJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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