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GX06 SMO

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,971 mi
Last recorded73,971 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 SMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 73,971 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 73,302 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 72,455 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 3 Apr 2023 72,404 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 1 Apr 2022 71,683 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 71,653 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 70,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 69,979 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 68,687 miles

handbrake only just met minimum requirements 17% advise attention

Pass 12 Feb 2018 67,227 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 64,287 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 61,191 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 55,975 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 55,975 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 53,097 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,283 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 47,283 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,696 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,741 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,589 miles

Both front tyres have shoulder wear

Drive shafts corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,442 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 42,442 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,655 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)

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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GX06 SMO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GX06 SMO, 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 GX06 SMO registered?

GX06 SMO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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