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2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

179,504 mi
Last recorded179,504 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 SEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 179,504 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 172,895 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid-section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s inner joints ()

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

Nearside Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light minor damage to lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fray minor (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed scrubbing marks (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 172,867 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid-section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both n/s and o/s inner joints ()

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

Nearside Outer Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light minor damage to lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fray minor (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed scrubbing marks (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 164,649 miles

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

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))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 164,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 155,028 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 145,256 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 145,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 134,092 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 127,560 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 122,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 110,008 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 110,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 103,972 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 103,927 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mtg corroded (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wahers inop (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver wiper blades do not work (8.2.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 97,726 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 90,316 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 90,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 26 Feb 2013 77,638 miles

EML on

Pass 24 Feb 2012 66,969 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2011 56,456 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,151 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,745 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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HY06 SEO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HY06 SEO, 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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HY06 SEO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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