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K23 GJH

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,506 mi
Last recorded129,506 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 GJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 129,506 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 124,477 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 124,477 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 118,403 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 113,326 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 110,400 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 110,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 106,065 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 106,065 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 99,449 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 99,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 94,817 miles

EML on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 94,817 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

EML on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 91,651 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 91,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,092 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 81,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 75,963 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 75,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 70,036 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,317 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,881 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,447 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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K23 GJH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc 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 K23 GJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K23 GJH registered?

K23 GJH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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