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HJ06 VAH

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,278 mi
Last recorded109,278 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 VAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 109,278 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 109,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 105,870 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 105,867 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 103,742 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2023 95,071 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2020 94,165 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 92,362 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

parking brake imbalance

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Apr 2018 89,372 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 88,046 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 87,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak and not damping

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a cut(ply/cords not exposed) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 80,374 miles

engine management light on

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Fail 9 May 2016 80,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 71,680 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 71,680 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 1 May 2014 64,237 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 56,945 miles

225/45/r17 conti.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre inner sidewalls split no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres very low tread on inner & outer edgs not below limits at time of test.

Pass 16 May 2012 50,262 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 45,273 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,110 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 32,039 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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HJ06 VAH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HJ06 VAH, 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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HJ06 VAH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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