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J8 WUM

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

100,214 mi
Last recorded100,214 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 WUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 100,214 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 100,191 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 98,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 95,709 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 93,743 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 90,052 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 88,024 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 86,784 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 83,939 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 81,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2016 78,499 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 75,572 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 71,597 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)

v belt perished

Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,675 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,117 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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J8 WUM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J8 WUM, 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 J8 WUM registered?

J8 WUM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 July 2006.

Is J8 WUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 WUM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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