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JBM 27

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,725 mi
Last recorded122,725 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBM 27
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 122,725 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 120,914 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 118,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2023 118,609 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 118,512 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 115,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 115,051 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 112,712 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 110,714 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 110,714 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 109,206 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 109,182 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 109,141 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 105,778 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 100,768 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 95,767 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 95,767 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 79,846 miles

Restraint system malfunction indicated.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 79,846 miles

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

Restraint system malfunction indicated.

Fail 1 Jul 2011 71,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 71,513 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 64,079 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 58,486 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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JBM 27 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JBM 27, 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 JBM 27 registered?

JBM 27 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is JBM 27 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBM 27 shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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