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GL06 HGU

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,329 mi
Last recorded169,329 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 HGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 169,329 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 161,575 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp beam image poor

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front head light beam image poor

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight leak from rear exhaust silencer

Fail 18 Feb 2023 161,551 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working led unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working led unit (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy and has a weak pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 149,685 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion on all components set in

Fail 21 Feb 2022 149,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion on all components set in

Pass 20 Feb 2021 135,185 miles

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

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

front anti roll bar d bushes worn

general underbody corrosion on all components

Fail 20 Feb 2021 132,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front anti roll bar d bushes worn

general underbody corrosion on all components

Pass 21 Feb 2020 123,986 miles

Cannot assess life of front pads due to caliper/carrier design. Have advised presenter.

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle + Components.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undercovers/trays fitted.

Fail 19 Feb 2020 123,979 miles

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

Cannot assess life of front pads due to caliper/carrier design. Have advised presenter.

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle + Components.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undercovers/trays fitted.

Pass 23 Apr 2019 122,983 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 122,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 120,164 miles

Front Could not assess front pads

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 114,922 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 114,922 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 105,706 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine management light on

gearbox sump pan corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 105,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine management light on

gearbox sump pan corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 104,232 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 90,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 May 2014 90,842 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 May 2013 79,176 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 72,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2011 60,244 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,028 miles

offside front tyre sidewall cut no canvass showing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,818 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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GL06 HGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL06 HGU, 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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GL06 HGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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