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FT06 ABO

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

151,850 mi
Last recorded151,850 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT06 ABO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 151,850 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 144,531 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 144,498 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 134,946 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 122,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 118,547 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded leading from brake flexi-hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 107,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Joining to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2020 102,007 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 97,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to between 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose steel pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside front

Fail 23 Oct 2019 97,589 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

The front and main brake pipes are corroded in places and partially covered

The o/s mirror is is very deteriorated

Under body and inner wings have covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Oct 2018 92,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 92,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 85,610 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 78,133 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 69,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 53,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,949 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 28,867 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 28,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear tyres starting to crack and perish

off side rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,943 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 24,018 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 21,244 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 17,572 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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FT06 ABO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FT06 ABO, 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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FT06 ABO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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