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J5 NBL

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,264 mi
Last recorded91,264 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 NBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 91,264 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 88,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 88,359 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 85,413 miles

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

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both, Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 85,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Back (small arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both, Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 82,271 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 79,191 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 72,168 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 65,265 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 57,233 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 48,806 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 40,033 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 40,028 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 37,935 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 34,090 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 31,666 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 31,666 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 25,489 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 25,465 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 20,660 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 16,904 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 16,715 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 10,910 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 10,895 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 7,599 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 7,575 miles

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

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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J5 NBL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 J5 NBL, 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 J5 NBL registered?

J5 NBL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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