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L888 ABT

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,761 mi
Last recorded124,761 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 ABT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 124,761 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 122,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 119,241 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 116,847 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 112,737 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 108,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 108,858 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 105,586 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 105,586 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 102,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 98,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly starting to wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake hose very slightly perished

Offside Rear brake hose very slightly perished

Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,630 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 91,980 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 90,731 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,186 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 75,024 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 75,024 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,044 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 56,272 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2010 44,519 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre worn wear bars

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 35,761 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 34,431 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 34,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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L888 ABT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 L888 ABT, 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 L888 ABT registered?

L888 ABT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is L888 ABT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 ABT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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