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KY06 VVD

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

99,076 mi
Last recorded99,076 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 VVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 99,076 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 99,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 96,402 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 96,402 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 95,024 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 95,011 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Possible over heating fault

Pass 8 Feb 2022 93,480 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 91,999 miles

Front and rear suspension bushes 'creaking'

Fail 18 Feb 2021 91,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension bushes 'creaking'

Pass 1 Apr 2020 91,052 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 91,052 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 90,129 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 88,892 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Offside mirror deteriorated - view to rear not affected

Temperature gauge fluctuating and warning lamp intermittent illumination - no sign of overheating

Pass 18 Feb 2017 87,630 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 87,630 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,914 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 85,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2014 83,718 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 83,718 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 80,124 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 58,710 miles

Front brake pads appear 3/4 worn, underside and sills completely covered.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 58,710 miles

Front brake pads appear 3/4 worn, underside and sills completely covered.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,543 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 41,781 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,781 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,008 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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KY06 VVD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KY06 VVD, 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 KY06 VVD registered?

KY06 VVD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is KY06 VVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY06 VVD shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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