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G8 YGB

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,529 mi
Last recorded80,529 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 YGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 80,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both sides various parts corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

General surface rust underneath vehicle.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted. Unable to properly inspect.

Fail 24 Jul 2025 80,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both sides various parts corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

General surface rust underneath vehicle.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted. Unable to properly inspect.

Pass 6 Nov 2023 80,328 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted. Unable to inspect.

Fail 31 Oct 2023 80,328 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted. Unable to inspect.

Pass 19 Jul 2022 79,709 miles

n/s&o/s undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2022 79,708 miles

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

n/s&o/s undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2021 79,201 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 79,199 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 77,137 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 75,693 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 75,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 71,255 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 61,749 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 61,749 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 51,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger corroded off

Fail 14 Jul 2015 51,159 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear light on dash

exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 8 May 2014 38,680 miles

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

front o/s tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear o/s tyre 2mm

Fail 8 May 2014 38,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front o/s tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear o/s tyre 2mm

Pass 15 Mar 2013 29,022 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,609 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,460 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 11,846 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 9,394 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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G8 YGB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 G8 YGB, 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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G8 YGB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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