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GX55 YCZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,214 mi
Last recorded147,214 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 YCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 147,214 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2024 129,880 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes into brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 122,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 122,083 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 115,374 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 112,855 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 110,565 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 108,522 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

under trays fitted hard to check components

Fail 30 Apr 2019 108,522 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

under trays fitted hard to check components

Pass 18 Jan 2018 107,339 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 26 Jan 2017 105,281 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 102,731 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 Feb 2015 100,811 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 100,811 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 91,475 miles

Child seats fitted to N/S/R and O/S/R iso fix Seat belts not checked as behind child seats

O/S/R tyre getting low 3mm

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 74,465 miles

child seats fitted in both rear seats not allowing full inspection of belts

Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,225 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 66,348 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 61,470 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light on

front discs partly worn

Fail 29 Jan 2010 61,470 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

front discs partly worn

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 29 Jan 2009 55,234 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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GX55 YCZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GX55 YCZ, 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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GX55 YCZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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