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J1 VTC

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

62,965 mi
Last recorded62,965 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 VTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 62,965 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills are showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2025 62,961 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light On mirror cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2024 61,927 miles

Both headlights poor

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2024 61,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both headlights poor

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 61,442 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 61,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both headlights poor

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 60,877 miles

Both headlamps are in poor condition

Ns front alloy wheel is out of shape on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 60,159 miles

front head lights poor

Pass 15 Jan 2020 58,425 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 56,921 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 56,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 55,296 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2018 55,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2017 53,882 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2015 51,901 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2015 51,901 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre has slight damage to side wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2014 50,410 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 45,800 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 42,911 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 42,911 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 37,508 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)

cuts in nearside front tyrewall

Pass 17 May 2010 34,446 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)

Pass 8 May 2009 27,800 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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J1 VTC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J1 VTC, 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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J1 VTC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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