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FV55 TKC

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,137 mi
Last recorded139,137 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 TKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 139,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 133,384 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 133,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 130,098 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 125,817 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 May 2019 125,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2018 119,798 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 119,798 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 113,650 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside front (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 113,650 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low offside front (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside front (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 105,704 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 105,702 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2014 96,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 93,644 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 86,849 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 80,095 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 80,095 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 May 2011 76,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2011 76,749 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 69,204 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,010 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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FV55 TKC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FV55 TKC, 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 FV55 TKC registered?

FV55 TKC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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