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HP51 LOU

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,452 mi
Last recorded115,452 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHP51 LOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 115,452 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 112,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 106,693 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 106,693 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 101,096 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))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 98,568 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 98,568 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2021 98,301 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2020 97,791 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 95,668 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2018 90,161 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 90,160 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 89,226 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 84,623 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 83,074 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,105 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 80,150 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2015 80,150 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,239 miles

front inner brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge @ close to limit

Fail 16 Jan 2014 67,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front inner brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge @ close to limit

Pass 19 Nov 2012 69,517 miles

engine managment light illuminated

o/s/r park brake noisy

Fail 30 Oct 2012 69,322 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine management light illuminated

o/s park brake noisey

part of n/s/f inner wheel arch missing and wirring expossed and damaged

srs light illuminated

Pass 24 Nov 2010 46,363 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 46,363 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

srs warning light on

Pass 27 May 2009 20,643 miles

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

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 pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 27 May 2009 20,629 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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 pads are worn

registration plate fonts ?????

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

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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HP51 LOU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HP51 LOU, 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 HP51 LOU registered?

HP51 LOU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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