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GU06 ABO

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

128,433 mi
Last recorded128,433 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 ABO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 128,433 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 123,317 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 123,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 118,203 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 118,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 113,793 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 113,793 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe/flexi (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 107,660 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 107,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 106,467 miles

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

both rear metal brake pipes

n/s/f tyre slight wear outer edge

o/s/f bearing slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2019 102,896 miles

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

handbrake lever travel

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroding

o/s/f bearing has slight play

Fail 18 Feb 2019 102,896 miles

Emissions not tested emits too much smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

handbrake lever travel

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroding

o/s/f bearing has slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,396 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 92,539 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 88,929 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

underside shields covering most of the underside of the vehicle

Fail 10 Mar 2016 88,929 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

underside shields covering most of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2015 79,339 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 68,929 miles

guards fitted multi, front tyre edges worn, front flexis close to strut on lock, centre stop light det`, rear indicators faded, os dip aim at upper limit.

Fail 23 Jan 2014 68,929 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

guards fitted multi, front tyre edges worn, front flexis close to strut on lock, centre stop light det`, rear indicators faded, os dip aim at upper limit.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 63,828 miles

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

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

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

brake wear indicator on

drive belt slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,007 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 48,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,849 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 35,351 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,320 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 29,320 miles

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

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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GU06 ABO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GU06 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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GU06 ABO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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