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L1 KYN

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,497 mi
Last recorded80,497 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 KYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 80,497 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some vehicle components

Pass 7 Nov 2024 78,147 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall small cuts no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 78,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall small cuts no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 76,521 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 72,989 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 72,955 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 70,959 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,550 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

trays and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2019 67,790 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on both rear driveshafts

slight damage to rear nearside tyre outer wall

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2018 66,230 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all rear inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater insecure & damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on both rear driveshafts

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

slight damage to rear nearside tyre outer wall

Pass 31 Oct 2017 65,179 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 65,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 54,653 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 41,595 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

covers and trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 28 Oct 2015 41,594 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

covers and trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,727 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 32,215 miles

cuts to front tyre walls

Fail 15 May 2013 32,130 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cuts to front tyre walls

Pass 14 May 2012 29,368 miles

cut to n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 16 May 2011 27,774 miles

small cut to n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 16 May 2011 27,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

small cut to n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 14 May 2010 20,232 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)

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped.

front brake pads wearing low.

nearside front tyre below limit on outer edge.

offside front tyre below limit on edges.

offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 16,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner wall starting to split. No cord exposed.

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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L1 KYN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L1 KYN, 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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L1 KYN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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