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FG06 XKL

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,284 mi
Last recorded188,284 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 XKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 188,284 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 177,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and both rears over the tank brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both rear anti rollbar drop links slight play

exhaust hanger needs welding back on

Pass 30 Nov 2021 164,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 150,675 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 141,033 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 121,719 miles

Central exhaust bracket broke

Pass 30 Nov 2017 109,210 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 109,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 95,246 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 85,246 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 85,246 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,212 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 71,212 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 63,658 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 63,658 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,811 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,645 miles

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,848 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 28,545 miles

front brake discs worn but pads have about 5000 miles left on them

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,542 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 XKL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XKL, 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 XKL registered?

FG06 XKL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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